US Bridges

SH 141 over Cattle Pass

Good

Kleberg County, Texas · 4.60 MI W of Bus 77 · Structure no. 161370038304010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,756
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 141 over Cattle Pass is a concrete slab carrying SH 141 over Cattle Pass 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 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 4,756 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,897 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesSH 141
CrossesCattle Pass
Location4.60 MI W of Bus 77
RouteState Highway 141
StateTexas
Coordinates27.53111, -97.92682
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Cattle Pass built?

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

What condition is SH 141 over Cattle Pass 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 141 over Cattle Pass carry?

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

How long is SH 141 over Cattle Pass?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 141 over Cattle Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.