US Bridges

FM 1416 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 1.80 MI SW of FM 2460 · Structure no. 201760062704013

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1416 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1416 over Drainage Ditch in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1416
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.80 MI SW of FM 2460
RouteState Highway 1416
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60938, -93.75636
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1416 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1416 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1416 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FM 1416 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1416 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.