Loop 473 over Drainage Ditch
GoodWichita County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of US 82/US 281 · Structure no. 032430024911036
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 5 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 1954, 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 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 15,091 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,400 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
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 1954.
What condition is Loop 473 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 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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Loop 473 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.