US Bridges

SH 358 EB over Flour Bluff DR

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 7.1 MI E of FM 43 · Structure no. 161780061701073

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,231 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
20,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 358 EB over Flour Bluff DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 358 EB over Flour Bluff DR in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 20,880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,230 by 2033. The structure is 1,231 ft (375.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 358 EB
CrossesFlour Bluff DR
Location7.1 MI E of FM 43
RouteState Highway 358
StateTexas
Coordinates27.67502, -97.29682
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,231 ft (375.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,880 (2013)
Projected traffic29,230 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 358 EB over Flour Bluff DR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 358 EB over Flour Bluff DR 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 358 EB over Flour Bluff DR carry?

About 20,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 358 EB over Flour Bluff DR?

The structure is 1,231 ft (375.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 358 EB over Flour Bluff DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.