US Bridges

Lawrence RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Kell Blvd · Structure no. 032430B03270002

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,893
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lawrence RD over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 49 years old, older 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 15,893 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLawrence RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.50 MI S of Kell Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.87407, -98.53994
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,893 (2020)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Lawrence RD 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 Lawrence RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 15,893 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.