US Bridges

John Stockbauer DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.55 MI NW of Bus 59 · Structure no. 132350B00385002

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,737
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Stockbauer DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying John Stockbauer DR over Drainage Ditch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 62 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 6,737 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,432 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohn Stockbauer DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.55 MI NW of Bus 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.82932, -96.95531
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,737 (2022)
Projected traffic9,432 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 John Stockbauer DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is John Stockbauer DR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does John Stockbauer DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,737 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is John Stockbauer DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns John Stockbauer DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.