US Bridges

Denmark LN over Drainage Ditch

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of Backwoods · Structure no. 222400AK1828001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denmark LN over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Denmark LN over Drainage Ditch in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 447 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDenmark LN
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI W of Backwoods
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.60444, -99.45765
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 Denmark LN over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denmark LN 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Denmark LN over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Denmark LN over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Denmark LN over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.