US Bridges

FM 1833 over Quinta Creek

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 3.45 MI SE of FM 70 · Structure no. 161780207702002

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1833 over Quinta Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1833 over Quinta Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1833
CrossesQuinta Creek
Location3.45 MI SE of FM 70
RouteState Highway 1833
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.88743, -97.8504
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2022)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 1833 over Quinta Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1833 over Quinta 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1833 over Quinta Creek carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 1833 over Quinta Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1833 over Quinta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.