US Bridges

Mccallen Pass over Drainage Ditch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of FM 734 · Structure no. 142270B05705003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,583
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccallen Pass over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mccallen Pass over Drainage Ditch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,583 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMccallen Pass
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.30 MI N of FM 734
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.41158, -97.66387
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,583 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mccallen Pass over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccallen Pass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mccallen Pass over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,583 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mccallen Pass over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Mccallen Pass over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.