US Bridges

SH 44 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · At Int. FM 2292 · Structure no. 161780010201197

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,166
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 44 over Drainage 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 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 2,166 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 483 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 44
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt Int. FM 2292
RouteState Highway 44
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78088, -97.54071
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width483 ft (147.2 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,166 (2022)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 44 over Drainage Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 44 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 483 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.