US Bridges

Kemp Blvd over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Wichita County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of US 82/277 · Structure no. 032430B02626003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,054
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemp Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Kemp Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKemp Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.80 MI S of US 82/277
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.8741, -98.53211
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.2 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,054 (2023)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Kemp Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Kemp 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 Kemp Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 17,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kemp Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Kemp Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.