US Bridges

Flecha LN over Drainage Ditch

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.28 MI SW of FM 1472 · Structure no. 222400B00347001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,429
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flecha LN over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Flecha LN 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 4,429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFlecha LN
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.28 MI SW of FM 1472
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.58077, -99.51325
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,429 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Flecha LN over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Flecha 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Flecha LN over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,429 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Flecha LN over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Flecha LN over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.