US Bridges

Maplewood ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Kemp Blvd · Structure no. 032430B03915001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,410
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maplewood ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Maplewood ST over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 12,410 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 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaplewood ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.10 MI S of Kemp Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.87403, -98.52991
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,410 (2023)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maplewood ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maplewood 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 Maplewood ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 12,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maplewood ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Maplewood ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.