US Bridges

SH 361 over Drainage Ditch

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of FM 1069 · Structure no. 162050018010049

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,106
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 361 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 361 over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 14,106 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,877 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 361
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI SE of FM 1069
RouteState Highway 361
StateTexas
Coordinates27.87939, -97.20458
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,106 (2022)
Projected traffic20,877 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH 361 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 361 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 361 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 14,106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 361 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 361 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.