US Bridges

SH 357 over LA Jolla Creek

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of SH 286 · Structure no. 161780106901014

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,152
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 357 over LA Jolla Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 357 over LA Jolla Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 2,152 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,271 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 357
CrossesLA Jolla Creek
Location0.9 MI W of SH 286
RouteState Highway 357
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.72147, -97.45758
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,152 (2022)
Projected traffic3,271 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 357 over LA Jolla Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 357 over LA Jolla 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 LA Jolla Creek carry?

About 2,152 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 357 over LA Jolla Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SH 357 over LA Jolla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.