US Bridges

Winfield Pkwy over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 1.1 MI SW of Loop 20 · Structure no. 222400B01372001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,031
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winfield Pkwy over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Winfield Pkwy over Drainage Ditch in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,031 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWinfield Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.1 MI SW of Loop 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.58301, -99.45167
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,031 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Winfield Pkwy over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winfield Pkwy 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Winfield Pkwy over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,031 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Winfield Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns Winfield Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.