US Bridges

SH 44 over Clarkwood Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of CR 53 · Structure no. 161780010201129

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 over Clarkwood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 44 over Clarkwood Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 95% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,990 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 281 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 44
CrossesClarkwood Ditch
Location0.5 MI W of CR 53
RouteState Highway 44
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78091, -97.53551
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width281 ft (85.6 m)
Roadway width149 ft (45.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2022)
Projected traffic25,990 by 2033
Trucks95%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Clarkwood Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 44 over Clarkwood Ditch carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 95% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 over Clarkwood Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 281 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 over Clarkwood Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.