SH 44 WB over Agua Dulce Creek
GoodNueces County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of FM 666 · Structure no. 161780037302011
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 320 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,594
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 44 WB over Agua Dulce Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 44 WB over Agua Dulce Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 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 4,594 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,432 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 44 WB over Agua Dulce Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is SH 44 WB over Agua Dulce Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 44 WB over Agua Dulce Creek carry?
About 4,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 44 WB over Agua Dulce Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 44 WB over Agua Dulce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.