US Bridges

Lp 434 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Lp 335 · Structure no. 041880004108038

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 434 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 434 over Drainage Ditch in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 434
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI N of Lp 335
RouteState Highway 434
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.2674, -101.83131
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2013)
Projected traffic11,900 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 Lp 434 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 434 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 434 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lp 434 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 434 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.