US Bridges

SH 361 over Morris & Cummings Cut

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 2.40 MI SE of Commercial · Structure no. 161780226302020

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
415 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,181
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 361 over Morris & Cummings Cut is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 361 over Morris & Cummings Cut in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 6,181 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,653 by 2042. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 361
CrossesMorris & Cummings Cut
Location2.40 MI SE of Commercial
RouteState Highway 361
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.88888, -97.11002
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,181 (2023)
Projected traffic8,653 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 361 over Morris & Cummings Cut built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 361 over Morris & Cummings Cut 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 361 over Morris & Cummings Cut carry?

About 6,181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 361 over Morris & Cummings Cut?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 361 over Morris & Cummings Cut?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.