US Bridges

Mississippi ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of B 287J · Structure no. 032430B03460001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mississippi ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mississippi ST over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMississippi ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI N of B 287J
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.90663, -98.48471
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2020)
Projected traffic500 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 Mississippi ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mississippi 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 Mississippi ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mississippi ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mississippi ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.