US Bridges

Lowry RD over Drainage Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Webb County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of FM 1472 · Structure no. 222400AL8587001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,724
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowry RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lowry 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,724 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLowry RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI W of FM 1472
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.58671, -99.51434
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,724 (2023)
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 Lowry RD over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Lowry RD over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Lowry RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,724 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lowry RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lowry RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.