Loop 473 over Drainage Ditch
FairWichita County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of US 82/US 287 · Structure no. 032430024911035
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,091
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loop 473 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 473 over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 87 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 15,091 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,400 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loop 473 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Loop 473 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 Loop 473 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 15,091 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Loop 473 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns Loop 473 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.