US Bridges

Hotel DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.02 MI SE Spirit of Tx · Structure no. 142270BA5835001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hotel DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hotel DR over Drainage Ditch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,500 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHotel DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.02 MI SE Spirit of Tx
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21342, -97.66496
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2010)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hotel DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hotel DR 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 Hotel DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Hotel DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hotel DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.