US Bridges

Bristol RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.30 MI SW of FM 1472 · Structure no. 222400B00133001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bristol RD over Drainage Ditch in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,600 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBristol RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.30 MI SW of FM 1472
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.58402, -99.51467
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2023)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2033
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 Bristol RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bristol RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bristol RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.