US Bridges

US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 5.85 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 132350014401062

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,989
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,989 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,785 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.85 MI SE of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates28.72765, -96.88589
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,989 (2022)
Projected traffic16,785 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,989 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.