US Bridges

Driveways over Drainage Ditch

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 3.20 MI SE of FM 3089 · Structure no. 162050010103096

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driveways over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Driveways over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDriveways
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.20 MI SE of FM 3089
RouteU.S. Route 181
StateTexas
Coordinates28.06097, -97.52774
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Driveways over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Driveways 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 2024.

How much traffic does Driveways over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Driveways over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Driveways over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.