SH 44 Service RD over Drain
GoodNueces County, Texas · Jim Wells C/L Side Drain · Structure no. 161780037303023
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 44 Service RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 44 Service RD over Drain in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,520 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 44 Service RD over Drain built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 44 Service RD over Drain 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 Service RD over Drain carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 44 Service RD over Drain?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SH 44 Service RD over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.