US Bridges

FM 2444 over London Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of SH 286 · Structure no. 161780234301005

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,341
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2444 over London Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 2444 over London Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 13,341 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,677 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 2444
CrossesLondon Ditch
Location0.6 MI E of SH 286
RouteState Highway 2444
StateTexas
Coordinates27.65198, -97.44465
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,341 (2022)
Projected traffic18,677 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 FM 2444 over London Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2444 over London Ditch 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 London Ditch carry?

About 13,341 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2444 over London Ditch?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2444 over London Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.