US Bridges

Persimmon DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Bevcrest · Structure no. 161780B01554001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Persimmon DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Persimmon DR over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 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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CarriesPersimmon DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI S of Bevcrest
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.71672, -97.42975
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 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 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 Persimmon DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Persimmon DR 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 Persimmon DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Persimmon DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Persimmon DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.