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Anchor Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 1634 · Structure no. 032430B00320001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anchor Road over Drainage Ditch is a other culvert carrying Anchor Road over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAnchor Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI E of FM 1634
RouteCity Street 320
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.90186, -98.57602
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic406 by 2040
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anchor Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anchor 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Anchor Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Anchor Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Anchor Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.