CR 18 over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadNueces County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of FM 892 · Structure no. 161780AA0207003
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 18 over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 18 over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 18 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is CR 18 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 18 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is CR 18 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 18 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.