SH 357 over Saratoga Creek
FairNueces County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of SH 286 · Structure no. 161780106901011
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,984
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 357 over Saratoga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 357 over Saratoga Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 55 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 6 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 30,984 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,033 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 357 over Saratoga Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SH 357 over Saratoga Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 357 over Saratoga Creek carry?
About 30,984 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 357 over Saratoga Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns SH 357 over Saratoga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.