US Bridges

Vine ST over West Outfall Ditch

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of Main ST · Structure no. 132350B00824001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine ST over West Outfall Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Vine ST over West Outfall Ditch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVine ST
CrossesWest Outfall Ditch
Location1.35 MI S of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.81619, -97.00862
Functional classUrban Local

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2022)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Vine ST over West Outfall Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vine ST over West Outfall Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Vine ST over West Outfall Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.