US Bridges

Memphis Ave over Drainage Ditch

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Lubbock County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of 114th ST · Structure no. 051520LP6025001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memphis Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Memphis Ave over Drainage Ditch in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMemphis Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI S of 114th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.48897, -101.89629
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memphis Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memphis Ave over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Memphis Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Memphis Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Memphis Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.