US Bridges

CR 44 over Oso Creek

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 161780AA0121001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,614
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44 over Oso Creek is a masonry culvert carrying CR 44 over Oso Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,614 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 44
CrossesOso Creek
Location2.40 MI E of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80802, -97.60538
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2016)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 44 over Oso Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 44 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 44 over Oso Creek carry?

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 44 over Oso Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 44 over Oso Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.