US Bridges

Corrigan RD over Aransas River

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 4.5 MI NE of US 181 · Structure no. 160130AA0162001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
435 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corrigan RD over Aransas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corrigan RD over Aransas River in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCorrigan RD
CrossesAransas River
Location4.5 MI NE of US 181
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.28241, -97.6216
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$729,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corrigan RD over Aransas River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corrigan RD over Aransas River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Corrigan RD over Aransas River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Corrigan RD over Aransas River?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Corrigan RD over Aransas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.