US Bridges

US 67 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 1.25 MI NE of Lp 306 · Structure no. 072260015802021

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,065
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Drainage Ditch in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 67 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 8,065 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,380 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 285 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.25 MI NE of Lp 306
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.4943, -100.37605
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width285 ft (86.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,065 (2022)
Projected traffic17,380 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 67 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 67 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 67 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 285 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.