US Bridges

Fairway Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of FM 369 · Structure no. 032430B01750001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,995
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairway Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fairway Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,995 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairway Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.30 MI S of FM 369
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85319, -98.56114
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,995 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairway Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairway Blvd 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 Fairway Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,995 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fairway Blvd 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 64 ft wide.

Who owns Fairway Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.