US Bridges

N Fairgrounds RD over Mulberry Channel

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Front ST · Structure no. 061650B03220002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,650
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fairgrounds RD over Mulberry Channel is a concrete culvert carrying N Fairgrounds RD over Mulberry Channel in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Fairgrounds RD
CrossesMulberry Channel
Location0.15 MI N of Front ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01049, -102.05084
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,650 (2015)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 N Fairgrounds RD over Mulberry Channel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Fairgrounds RD over Mulberry Channel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N Fairgrounds RD over Mulberry Channel carry?

About 9,650 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N Fairgrounds RD over Mulberry Channel?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns N Fairgrounds RD over Mulberry Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.