US Bridges

CR 48 over Quinta Creek

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 2.95 MI E of FM 70 · Structure no. 161780AA0118002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 over Quinta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 48 over Quinta Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 48
CrossesQuinta Creek
Location2.95 MI E of FM 70
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.87846, -97.86504
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic70 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 48 over Quinta Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 48 over Quinta 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 48 over Quinta Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 48 over Quinta Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 48 over Quinta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.