US Bridges

FM 2444 over Oso Creek

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 2.25 MI S of SH 357 · Structure no. 161780234301003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,907
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2444 over Oso Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2444 over Oso Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,907 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,688 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 2444
CrossesOso Creek
Location2.25 MI S of SH 357
RouteState Highway 2444
StateTexas
Coordinates27.65706, -97.4017
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,907 (2024)
Projected traffic20,688 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FM 2444 over Oso Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2444 over Oso Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2444 over Oso Creek carry?

About 14,907 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2444 over Oso Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2444 over Oso Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.