US Bridges

SH 44 over Donigan Flats

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of FM 763 · Structure no. 161780010201083

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,575
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 over Donigan Flats is a concrete culvert carrying SH 44 over Donigan Flats in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 24,575 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,405 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 44
CrossesDonigan Flats
Location0.10 MI W of FM 763
RouteState Highway 44
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78489, -97.4948
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,575 (2022)
Projected traffic34,405 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Donigan Flats built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44 over Donigan Flats 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 44 over Donigan Flats carry?

About 24,575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 over Donigan Flats?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 44 over Donigan Flats?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.