US Bridges

Garfield ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Ave V · Structure no. 032430B01810001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Garfield ST over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI N of Ave V
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88085, -98.53276
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Garfield ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield 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 Garfield ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Garfield ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.