US Bridges

SH 44 EB over FM 2292 (s Clarkwood)

Good

Nueces County, Texas · Int FM 2292 & SH 44 · Structure no. 161780010201130

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,597
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 EB over FM 2292 (s Clarkwood) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 44 EB over FM 2292 (s Clarkwood) 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 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 10,597 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,990 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 44 EB
CrossesFM 2292 (s Clarkwood)
LocationInt FM 2292 & SH 44
RouteState Highway 44
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78079, -97.5398
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,597 (2019)
Projected traffic12,990 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 EB over FM 2292 (s Clarkwood) built?

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

What condition is SH 44 EB over FM 2292 (s Clarkwood) 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 44 EB over FM 2292 (s Clarkwood) carry?

About 10,597 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 EB over FM 2292 (s Clarkwood)?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 EB over FM 2292 (s Clarkwood)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.