US Bridges

Louisiana DR over Golf Course Ditch

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.6 Miles from Main Gate. · Structure no. AFTXFNWZ00424

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Louisiana DR over Golf Course Ditch is a concrete continuous frame carrying Louisiana DR over Golf Course Ditch in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLouisiana DR
CrossesGolf Course Ditch
Location0.6 Miles from Main Gate.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42739, -99.80921
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic240 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louisiana DR over Golf Course Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louisiana DR over Golf Course 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Louisiana DR over Golf Course Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Louisiana DR over Golf Course Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Louisiana DR over Golf Course Ditch?

It is owned by the Air Force.