US Bridges

US 281/SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 032430024901058

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

About this bridge

US 281/SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 281/SH 79 Sbfr 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 281/SH 79 Sbfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.4 MI S of US 82
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.86674, -98.4859
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2013)
Projected traffic4,820 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 US 281/SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is US 281/SH 79 Sbfr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 281/SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is US 281/SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 281/SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.