US Bridges

California ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Central Fwy · Structure no. 032430B01150002

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

California ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying California ST over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCalifornia ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.10 MI N of Central Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88941, -98.48122
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 California ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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

About 286 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is California ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns California ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.