US Bridges

Midkiff RD over NW Midland Drain Channel

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Lp 250 · Structure no. 061650B06240001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
94 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,240
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midkiff RD over NW Midland Drain Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Midkiff RD over NW Midland Drain Channel in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 25,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,000 by 2037. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMidkiff RD
CrossesNW Midland Drain Channel
Location0.5 MI S of Lp 250
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02543, -102.12674
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,240 (2015)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midkiff RD over NW Midland Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midkiff RD over NW Midland Drain 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 Midkiff RD over NW Midland Drain Channel carry?

About 25,240 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Midkiff RD over NW Midland Drain Channel?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Midkiff RD over NW Midland Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.