SH 44 WB over SH 359
FairJim Wells County, Texas · SH 44 @ SH 359 · Structure no. 161260037304027
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,044
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 44 WB over SH 359 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 44 WB over SH 359 in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5,044 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,160 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 44 WB over SH 359 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 44 WB over SH 359 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 WB over SH 359 carry?
About 5,044 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 44 WB over SH 359?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 44 WB over SH 359?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.