US Bridges

IH 40 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Potter County, Texas · 1.64 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 041880027501020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,840
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 40 over Drainage Ditch in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 41,840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,670 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 40
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.64 MI E of IH 27
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19295, -101.80811
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,840 (2020)
Projected traffic104,670 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IH 40 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 41,840 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 40 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.