US Bridges

SH 357 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of FM 43 · Structure no. 161780106901012

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 357 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 357 over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 53 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 37,410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,611 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 357
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.50 MI E of FM 43
RouteState Highway 357
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.69604, -97.40527
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,410 (2022)
Projected traffic57,611 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 357 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 357 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 37,410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 357 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 357 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.