US Bridges

SH 286 SB over Oso Creek

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.6 MI NE of SH 43 · Structure no. 161780032601095

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
960 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,386
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 SB over Oso Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 SB over Oso Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11,386 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,941 by 2042. The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 286 SB
CrossesOso Creek
Location0.6 MI NE of SH 43
RouteState Highway 286
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.69744, -97.45159
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length960 ft (292.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,386 (2022)
Projected traffic15,941 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 286 SB over Oso Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 286 SB over Oso Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 286 SB over Oso Creek carry?

About 11,386 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 286 SB over Oso Creek?

The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 SB over Oso Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.