US Bridges

US 87 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 3.30 MI W of Concho Cl · Structure no. 072260007002086

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,393
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Drainage Ditch in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5,393 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.30 MI W of Concho Cl
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.34335, -100.16962
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,393 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over Drainage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,393 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 87 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.