US Bridges

Old Corpus Christi over Braunig Lake

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 3.50 MI S of US 181 · Structure no. 150150AA0614001

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Corpus Christi over Braunig Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Old Corpus Christi over Braunig Lake in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 52 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2027. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Corpus Christi
CrossesBraunig Lake
Location3.50 MI S of US 181
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26843, -98.3598
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Corpus Christi over Braunig Lake built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Old Corpus Christi over Braunig Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Corpus Christi over Braunig Lake carry?

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Corpus Christi over Braunig Lake?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Old Corpus Christi over Braunig Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.