US Bridges

SH 286 NB over Gollihar RD

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 3.7 MI S of IH 37 · Structure no. 161780032603035

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 NB over Gollihar RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 NB over Gollihar RD in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,800 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 286 NB
CrossesGollihar RD
Location3.7 MI S of IH 37
RouteState Highway 286
StateTexas
Coordinates27.74671, -97.42439
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2013)
Projected traffic58,800 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 286 NB over Gollihar RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SH 286 NB over Gollihar RD 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 NB over Gollihar RD carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 286 NB over Gollihar RD?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 NB over Gollihar RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.