SH 44 EB over Banquete Creek
GoodNueces County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 666 · Structure no. 161780037302018
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,020
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 44 EB over Banquete Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 44 EB over Banquete Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,020 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,224 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 44 EB over Banquete Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 44 EB over Banquete 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 EB over Banquete Creek carry?
About 5,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 44 EB over Banquete Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 44 EB over Banquete Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.