US Bridges

SH 44 over San Fernando Crk Rel

Fair

Jim Wells County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 1931 · Structure no. 161260008701002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,005
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 over San Fernando Crk Rel is a concrete culvert carrying SH 44 over San Fernando Crk Rel in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 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 11,005 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,330 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 44
CrossesSan Fernando Crk Rel
Location0.8 MI E of FM 1931
RouteState Highway 44
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.76998, -98.0375
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,005 (2020)
Projected traffic20,330 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 San Fernando Crk Rel built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 44 over San Fernando Crk Rel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 44 over San Fernando Crk Rel carry?

About 11,005 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 over San Fernando Crk Rel?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 over San Fernando Crk Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.