US Bridges

Sports Complex RD over Drainage Ditch

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Victoria County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of Ben Wilson · Structure no. 132350B00771001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sports Complex RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sports Complex RD over Drainage Ditch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSports Complex RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI NW of Ben Wilson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.79135, -96.97628
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (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 Sports Complex RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sports Complex RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sports Complex RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sports Complex RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sports Complex RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.