US Bridges

Ss 407/LEOPARD St. over US 181 and Drainage Chan

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Nueces County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Sam Rankin ST · Structure no. 161780010106118

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
655 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,017
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ss 407/LEOPARD St. over US 181 and Drainage Chan is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ss 407/LEOPARD St. over US 181 and Drainage Chan in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 10,017 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,024 by 2042. The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSs 407/LEOPARD St.
CrossesUS 181 and Drainage Chan
Location0.2 MI W of Sam Rankin ST
RouteState Highway 407
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79646, -97.40823
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length655 ft (199.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,017 (2023)
Projected traffic14,024 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ss 407/LEOPARD St. over US 181 and Drainage Chan built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ss 407/LEOPARD St. over US 181 and Drainage Chan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ss 407/LEOPARD St. over US 181 and Drainage Chan carry?

About 10,017 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ss 407/LEOPARD St. over US 181 and Drainage Chan?

The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Ss 407/LEOPARD St. over US 181 and Drainage Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.