US Bridges

CR 85 over Carreta Creek

GoodPosted for load

Nueces County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of FM 70 · Structure no. 161780AA0175002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85 over Carreta Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 85 over Carreta Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 273 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 85
CrossesCarreta Creek
Location1.00 MI S of FM 70
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.58803, -97.82314
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2016)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 85 over Carreta Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85 over Carreta 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 85 over Carreta Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 85 over Carreta Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85 over Carreta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.