US Bridges

US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.60 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 032430004401105

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,480
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 58 years old, older 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 13,480 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,870 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 Wb/Us 287 NB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.60 MI E of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88606, -98.44882
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,480 (2013)
Projected traffic18,870 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 13,480 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.