US Bridges

Tancahua ST over Bu 44 (agnes-Laredo)

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of SH 286 · Structure no. 161780010214060

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tancahua ST over Bu 44 (agnes-Laredo) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tancahua ST over Bu 44 (agnes-Laredo) in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,662 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTancahua ST
CrossesBu 44 (agnes-Laredo)
Location0.7 MI E of SH 286
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78941, -97.39856
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,330 (2022)
Projected traffic4,662 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tancahua ST over Bu 44 (agnes-Laredo) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tancahua ST over Bu 44 (agnes-Laredo) 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 Tancahua ST over Bu 44 (agnes-Laredo) carry?

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tancahua ST over Bu 44 (agnes-Laredo)?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Tancahua ST over Bu 44 (agnes-Laredo)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.