3rd Street over South Diversion Ditch
PoorTaylor County, Texas · 3.0 Miles from Main Gate. · Structure no. AFTXFNWZ00446
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
3rd Street over South Diversion Ditch is a steel culvert carrying 3rd Street over South Diversion Ditch in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Street over South Diversion Ditch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Street over South Diversion Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does 3rd Street over South Diversion Ditch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is 3rd Street over South Diversion Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns 3rd Street over South Diversion Ditch?
It is owned by the Air Force.