US Bridges

Mcpherson RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of Bus 59 · Structure no. 222400B00765001

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,369
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcpherson RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcpherson RD over Drainage Ditch in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 43 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 21,369 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,319 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcpherson RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.50 MI N of Bus 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.53777, -99.48422
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,369 (2023)
Projected traffic39,319 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mcpherson RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Mcpherson 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mcpherson RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 21,369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mcpherson RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Mcpherson RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.