US 281/SH 79 Nbfr over Drainage Ditch
Wichita County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 281/SH 79 Nbfr over Drainage Ditch in Wichita County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,830 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2013).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 207 of the 389 inventoried bridges in Wichita County rated fair (53.2%); 2 (0.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 59 ft |
| Location | 0.8 Mi SE of Jct US 287 |
| NBI structure number | 032430024901047 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Wichita County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 44 over Plum Creek | 1960 | 52,530 | Fair |
| US 82/US 277 over Drainage Ditch | 1979 | 36,324 | Fair |
| Ih 44 SB over N 8TH St | 2001 | 34,390 | Good |
| Ih 44 SB over Bus 287J & BNSF RR | 2001 | 34,390 | Good |
| Ih 44 SB over 6TH Street | 2001 | 34,390 | Good |
| Ih 44 SB over 5TH Street | 2001 | 34,390 | Fair |
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