US Bridges

Weeks ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Lake Park DR · Structure no. 032430B05245001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,058
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weeks ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Weeks ST over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWeeks ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI E of Lake Park DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.86728, -98.50296
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,058 (2020)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Weeks ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weeks 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 Weeks ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Weeks ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Weeks ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.