US Bridges

Quail Creek RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of FM 1472 · Structure no. 222400AL6042001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,445
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Creek RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Quail Creek RD over Drainage Ditch in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,445 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesQuail Creek RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI SW of FM 1472
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.58838, -99.51406
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,445 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 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 Quail Creek RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail Creek RD over Drainage 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Quail Creek RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,445 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Quail Creek RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Quail Creek RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.