US Bridges

Woolridge DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of Airline · Structure no. 161780B02186001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woolridge DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Woolridge DR over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWoolridge DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI SE of Airline
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.67948, -97.35494
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2015)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Woolridge DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Woolridge DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Woolridge DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.