SH 359/SH 44 WB over San Diego Creek
FairJim Wells County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of FM 625 · Structure no. 161260008611027
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,071
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 359/SH 44 WB over San Diego Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 359/SH 44 WB over San Diego Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 98 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 5,071 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 359/SH 44 WB over San Diego Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is SH 359/SH 44 WB over San Diego 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 359/SH 44 WB over San Diego Creek carry?
About 5,071 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 359/SH 44 WB over San Diego Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 359/SH 44 WB over San Diego Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.