Carbon Plant RD over IH 37
FairNueces County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of FM 3386 · Structure no. 161780007406102
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,296
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carbon Plant RD over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carbon Plant RD over IH 37 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,296 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,847 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 Carbon Plant RD over IH 37 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carbon Plant RD over IH 37 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Carbon Plant RD over IH 37 carry?
About 2,296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is Carbon Plant RD over IH 37?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Carbon Plant RD over IH 37?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.