US Bridges

SH 44 WB over Talbert LN & Tex-Mex RR

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780010201107

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
662 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 WB over Talbert LN & Tex-Mex RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 44 WB over Talbert LN & Tex-Mex RR 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 10,380 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,540 by 2033. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 44 WB
CrossesTalbert LN & Tex-Mex RR
Location1.1 MI W of SH 358
RouteState Highway 44
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78485, -97.48722
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length662 ft (201.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,380 (2013)
Projected traffic14,540 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 WB over Talbert LN & Tex-Mex RR built?

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

What condition is SH 44 WB over Talbert LN & Tex-Mex RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 44 WB over Talbert LN & Tex-Mex RR carry?

About 10,380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 WB over Talbert LN & Tex-Mex RR?

The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 WB over Talbert LN & Tex-Mex RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.