US Bridges

Airline DR over West Outfall Ditch

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 132350B00003002

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,875
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airline DR over West Outfall Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Airline DR over West Outfall Ditch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,875 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,313 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirline DR
CrossesWest Outfall Ditch
Location0.30 MI E of US 77
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.82083, -96.9955
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,875 (2022)
Projected traffic16,313 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airline DR over West Outfall Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Airline DR over West Outfall Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Airline DR over West Outfall Ditch carry?

About 10,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airline DR over West Outfall Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Airline DR over West Outfall Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.