US Bridges

SH 141 over Santa Gertrudis Creek

Fair

Kleberg County, Texas · 6.20 MI W of Bu 77 · Structure no. 161370038304009

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,756
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 141 over Santa Gertrudis Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141 over Santa Gertrudis Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,756 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,897 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 141
CrossesSanta Gertrudis Creek
Location6.20 MI W of Bu 77
RouteState Highway 141
CountyKleberg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.53281, -97.95235
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,756 (2022)
Projected traffic5,897 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 141 over Santa Gertrudis Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 141 over Santa Gertrudis 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 141 over Santa Gertrudis Creek carry?

About 4,756 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 141 over Santa Gertrudis Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 141 over Santa Gertrudis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.