US Bridges

SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of Bus 287 · Structure no. 032430028204013

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesSH 79 Sbfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.65 MI S of Bus 287
RouteState Highway 79
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88719, -98.44926
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2010)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 79 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.