US Bridges

US 90 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Terrell County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of SH 349 · Structure no. 062220002202066

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Drainage Ditch in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI E of SH 349
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.044, -102.11141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2033
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 90 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.