US Bridges

Bluff ST over West Outfall Ditch

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.24 MI N of Stayton ST · Structure no. 132350B00070001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff ST over West Outfall Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bluff ST over West Outfall Ditch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1965, 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 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBluff ST
CrossesWest Outfall Ditch
Location0.24 MI N of Stayton ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.8101, -97.01416
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic251 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bluff ST over West Outfall Ditch built?

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

What condition is Bluff ST 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 Bluff ST over West Outfall Ditch carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bluff ST over West Outfall Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff ST over West Outfall Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.