US Bridges

CR 18 over Petronila Creek

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of FM 892 · Structure no. 161780AA0207002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 over Petronila Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 18 over Petronila Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 18
CrossesPetronila Creek
Location1.8 MI W of FM 892
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.6417, -97.68707
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 18 over Petronila Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18 over Petronila 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 18 over Petronila Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 18 over Petronila Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 over Petronila Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.