US Bridges

Ben Wilson over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 132350B00059001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,882
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Wilson over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ben Wilson over Drainage Ditch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,882 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,635 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBen Wilson
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.40 MI N of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.79058, -96.97386
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,882 (2022)
Projected traffic9,635 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ben Wilson over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben Wilson over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ben Wilson over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,882 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ben Wilson over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Ben Wilson over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.