US Bridges

Baze ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.03 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 072260015802048

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baze ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Baze ST over Drainage Ditch in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaze ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.03 MI N of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47617, -100.42129
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Baze ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baze ST 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 Baze ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baze ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Baze ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.