US Bridges

Fisher RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of SH 79 · Structure no. 032430004401116

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fisher RD over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1967, 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFisher RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.20 MI E of SH 79
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88361, -98.43077
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2010)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fisher RD over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Fisher 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fisher RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Fisher RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Fisher RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.