US Bridges

Arnold Blvd over North Diversion Ditch

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · Take Arnold Blvd 1.1 Mile · Structure no. AFTXFNWZ00428

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Arnold Blvd over North Diversion Ditch is a concrete continuous frame carrying Arnold Blvd over North Diversion Ditch in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 720 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArnold Blvd
CrossesNorth Diversion Ditch
LocationTake Arnold Blvd 1.1 Mile
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42696, -99.82869
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2016)
Projected traffic720 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$210,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arnold Blvd over North Diversion Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnold Blvd over North Diversion 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 Arnold Blvd over North Diversion Ditch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Arnold Blvd over North Diversion Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold Blvd over North Diversion Ditch?

It is owned by the Air Force.