US Bridges

Airline DR over West Outfall Ditch

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 132350B00033001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,143
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 2006, so it is 19 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 6,143 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAirline DR
CrossesWest Outfall Ditch
Location0.05 MI W of US 77
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.82045, -97.00199
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,143 (2022)
Projected traffic8,600 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airline DR over West Outfall Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airline DR over West Outfall 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 February 2024.

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

About 6,143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airline DR over West Outfall Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Airline DR over West Outfall Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.