US Bridges

FM 774 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 2040 · Structure no. 161960044705057

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 774 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 774 over Drainage Ditch in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 774
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI S of FM 2040
RouteState Highway 774
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.3651, -96.84894
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 774 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 774 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 774 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 774 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FM 774 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.