US Bridges

Pierce ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 1021 · Structure no. 221590B00510001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,395
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Pierce ST over Drainage Ditch in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,900 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPierce ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI N of FM 1021
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.7035, -100.49799
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,395 (2023)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2028
Trucks0%
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 Pierce ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierce 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 Pierce ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,395 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Pierce ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.