US Bridges

CR 85 over Pintas Creek

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of FM 2826 · Structure no. 161780AA0179001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85 over Pintas Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 85 over Pintas Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 85
CrossesPintas Creek
Location0.55 MI S of FM 2826
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.73348, -97.77959
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2015)
Projected traffic150 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 85 over Pintas Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85 over Pintas 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 Pintas Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 85 over Pintas Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85 over Pintas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.