US Bridges

First ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Concho ST · Structure no. 221590B00260005

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying First ST over Drainage Ditch in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesFirst ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI W of Concho ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.71826, -100.49507
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 First ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is First ST over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does First ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is First ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns First ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.