US Bridges

SH 44 Wbml over Oso Creek

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 3.82 MI E of IH 69E · Structure no. 161780010201211

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,219
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 Wbml over Oso Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 44 Wbml over Oso Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10,219 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,336 by 2042. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 44 Wbml
CrossesOso Creek
Location3.82 MI E of IH 69E
RouteState Highway 44
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78361, -97.59274
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,219 (2022)
Projected traffic6,336 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wbml over Oso Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44 Wbml over Oso Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 44 Wbml over Oso Creek carry?

About 10,219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 Wbml over Oso Creek?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 Wbml over Oso Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.