US Bridges

Inspiration Pkwy over Drainage Ditch

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Sl 20 · Structure no. 222400XG4483001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inspiration Pkwy over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Inspiration Pkwy over Drainage Ditch in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesInspiration Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI E of Sl 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.59516, -99.44384
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Inspiration Pkwy over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inspiration Pkwy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Inspiration Pkwy over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Inspiration Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Inspiration Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.