US Bridges

Belmeade Drive over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Airline DR · Structure no. 161780B00168001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmeade Drive over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Belmeade Drive over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,910 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelmeade Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.55 MI E of Airline DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.71645, -97.35862
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2015)
Projected traffic3,910 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmeade Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmeade Drive 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Belmeade Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Belmeade Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Belmeade Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.