US Bridges

SH 255 Wbfr over Drain

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 1.02 MI E of FM 1472 · Structure no. 222400358602002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 255 Wbfr over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 255 Wbfr over Drain in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 255 Wbfr
CrossesDrain
Location1.02 MI E of FM 1472
StateTexas
Coordinates27.71611, -99.71264
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2010)
Projected traffic490 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 255 Wbfr over Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 255 Wbfr over Drain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 255 Wbfr over Drain carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 255 Wbfr over Drain?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 255 Wbfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.