US Bridges

Lipan St. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Crosstown · Structure no. 161780B00280001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lipan St. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lipan St. over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesLipan St.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI W of Crosstown
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.7943, -97.41227
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lipan St. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lipan St. 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 Lipan St. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lipan St. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lipan St. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.