US Bridges

Cypress Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of FM 369 · Structure no. 032430B01600001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,952
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Cypress Ave over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,952 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCypress Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI S of FM 369
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85476, -98.56745
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,952 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 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 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 Cypress Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Ave 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 Cypress Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,952 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.