US Bridges

Stayton Ave. over West Outfall Ditch

Poor

Victoria County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Bluff ST · Structure no. 132350B00765001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
818
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stayton Ave. over West Outfall Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Stayton Ave. over West Outfall Ditch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 818 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStayton Ave.
CrossesWest Outfall Ditch
Location0.10 MI W of Bluff ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.80611, -97.01549
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (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 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 Stayton Ave. over West Outfall Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stayton Ave. over West Outfall Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Stayton Ave. over West Outfall Ditch carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stayton Ave. over West Outfall Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Stayton Ave. over West Outfall Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.