US Bridges

Spring Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 3.65 MI SE of Coke C/L · Structure no. 072260006906127

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Ave over Drainage Ditch in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpring Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.65 MI SE of Coke C/L
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67233, -100.72012
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Spring Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spring Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.