US Bridges

Mallette DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.40 MI NW of Lp 463 · Structure no. 132350B00489001

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,578
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mallette DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mallette DR over Drainage Ditch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 47 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 3,578 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,365 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMallette DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.40 MI NW of Lp 463
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.86799, -97.00964
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,578 (2022)
Projected traffic4,365 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mallette DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Mallette DR over Drainage 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 Mallette DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mallette DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Mallette DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.