US Bridges

Briargrove DR over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Wichita County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of Barnett RD · Structure no. 032430B06186001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
936
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briargrove DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Briargrove DR over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBriargrove DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.30 MI W of Barnett RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.86279, -98.58247
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.
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 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 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 Briargrove DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briargrove DR 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 Briargrove DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Briargrove DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Briargrove DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.