US Bridges

SH 286 Sbfr over Oso Creek

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.77 MI N of FM 43 · Structure no. 161780032601097

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
840 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
582
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 Sbfr over Oso Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 Sbfr over Oso Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 582 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2042. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 286 Sbfr
CrossesOso Creek
Location0.77 MI N of FM 43
RouteState Highway 286
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.69762, -97.45194
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2022)
Projected traffic815 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Sbfr over Oso Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 286 Sbfr 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 July 2024.

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

About 582 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 286 Sbfr over Oso Creek?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 Sbfr over Oso Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.