US Bridges

Hatton Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 032430024901055

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatton Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hatton Road over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,820 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesHatton Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.02 MI W of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates33.86766, -98.48506
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2013)
Projected traffic4,820 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hatton Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatton Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hatton Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Hatton Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Hatton Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.