SH 286 SB over Tarlton ST
GoodNueces County, Texas · 2.4 MI S of IH 37 · Structure no. 161780032603028
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53,255
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 286 SB over Tarlton ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 SB over Tarlton ST in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 53,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,622 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 286 SB over Tarlton ST built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 286 SB over Tarlton ST 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 286 SB over Tarlton ST carry?
About 53,255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 286 SB over Tarlton ST?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns SH 286 SB over Tarlton ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.