FM 24 over Drainage Ditch
GoodNueces County, Texas · 1.15 MI N of SH 44 · Structure no. 161780155601007
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,255
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 24 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 24 over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 24 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 24 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 24 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 24 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FM 24 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.