US Bridges

CR 38 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 3.50 MI W of Bus 77 · Structure no. 161780AA0158003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 38 over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.50 MI W of Bus 77
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78338, -97.72559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic170 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 38 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38 over Drainage Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 38 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 38 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.