US Bridges

Allie Payne over Drainage Ditch

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 201810B00113001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allie Payne over Drainage Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Allie Payne over Drainage Ditch in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesAllie Payne
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI E of SH 87
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14323, -93.73602
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2016)
Projected traffic388 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Allie Payne over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allie Payne 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Allie Payne over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Allie Payne over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Allie Payne over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.