US Bridges

CR 40 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of Bus 44 · Structure no. 161780AA0222001

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 40 over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2012, 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.

It carries about 652 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 40
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.85 MI W of Bus 44
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79136, -97.68632
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 40 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is CR 40 over Drainage Ditch 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 40 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 40 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.