US Bridges

Buchanan ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Kemp Blvd · Structure no. 032430B01130001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buchanan ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Buchanan ST over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuchanan ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI N of Kemp Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.87846, -98.53061
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Buchanan ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buchanan ST 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 Buchanan ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buchanan ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Buchanan ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.