US Bridges

Ft Worth ST over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Nueces County, Texas · Ft Worth at Carmel Pkwy · Structure no. 161780B00750001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Worth ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Ft Worth ST over Drainage Ditch in Nueces 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFt Worth ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationFt Worth at Carmel Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.73247, -97.37681
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 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 Ft Worth ST over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Ft Worth ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ft Worth ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ft Worth ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Worth ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.