US Bridges

SH 44 Bus over Clarkwood Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 2292 · Structure no. 161780010201092

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
963
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 Bus over Clarkwood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 44 Bus over Clarkwood Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 963 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,271 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 44 Bus
CrossesClarkwood Ditch
Location0.25 MI E of FM 2292
RouteState Highway 44
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78466, -97.53556
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic963 (2022)
Projected traffic1,271 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Bus over Clarkwood Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44 Bus over Clarkwood Ditch 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 SH 44 Bus over Clarkwood Ditch carry?

About 963 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 Bus over Clarkwood Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 Bus over Clarkwood Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.