US Bridges

SH 255 Toll (cctr) over Drain

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.42 MI West of US 83 · Structure no. 222400358602020

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 255 Toll (cctr) over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 255 Toll (cctr) 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 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 133 ft wide.

CarriesSH 255 Toll (cctr)
CrossesDrain
Location0.42 MI West of US 83
StateTexas
Coordinates27.81796, -99.47163
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2010)
Projected traffic980 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Toll (cctr) over Drain built?

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

What condition is SH 255 Toll (cctr) over Drain 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SH 255 Toll (cctr) over Drain carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 255 Toll (cctr) over Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns SH 255 Toll (cctr) over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.