US Bridges

SH 44 Wbfr over Oso Creek

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of FM 24 · Structure no. 161780010201003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,342
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 Wbfr over Oso Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 44 Wbfr over Oso Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,342 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,160 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 44 Wbfr
CrossesOso Creek
Location0.65 MI E of FM 24
RouteState Highway 44
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78361, -97.59286
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,342 (2024)
Projected traffic13,160 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 44 Wbfr over Oso Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44 Wbfr over Oso Creek 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 44 Wbfr over Oso Creek carry?

About 11,342 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 Wbfr over Oso Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 Wbfr over Oso Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.