US Bridges

SH 44 over San Fernando CR Rel

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of FM 1931 · Structure no. 161260008701004

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,005
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 over San Fernando CR Rel is a concrete culvert carrying SH 44 over San Fernando CR Rel in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 100 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 11,005 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,330 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 44
CrossesSan Fernando CR Rel
Location1.3 MI E of FM 1931
RouteState Highway 44
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.77353, -98.03241
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 CR Rel built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

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

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

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

How long is SH 44 over San Fernando CR Rel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 over San Fernando CR Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.