US Bridges

CR 75 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 665 · Structure no. 161780AA0191003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 75 over Drainage Ditch 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 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 75
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI S of FM 665
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.65043, -97.71587
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 75 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 75 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 75 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 75 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.