US Bridges

SH 361 over Drainage Ditch

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of FM 2725 · Structure no. 162050018010050

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,857
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 1992, so it is 33 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 6,857 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 361
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.00 MI N of FM 2725
RouteState Highway 361
StateTexas
Coordinates27.89266, -97.15292
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,857 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1992, making it 33 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 6,857 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 361 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 361 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.