US Bridges

SH 44 over Tarancahuas Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 5.55 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 220670023705001

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,982
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 over Tarancahuas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 44 over Tarancahuas Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 86 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 2,982 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,870 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 44
CrossesTarancahuas Creek
Location5.55 MI SE of US 59
RouteState Highway 44
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.84847, -98.516
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,982 (2020)
Projected traffic7,870 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 44 over Tarancahuas Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 44 over Tarancahuas Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 44 over Tarancahuas Creek carry?

About 2,982 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 over Tarancahuas Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 over Tarancahuas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.