US Bridges

Barnett RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 369 · Structure no. 032430B00705012

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,332
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnett RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Barnett RD over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,332 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarnett RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI N of FM 369
RouteCity Street 1634
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85897, -98.57794
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,332 (2022)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Barnett RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnett RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Barnett RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barnett RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Barnett RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.