US Bridges

CR 26 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 892 · Structure no. 161780AA0323001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 26 over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 26
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of FM 892
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.69629, -97.66016
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 26 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 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 26 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 26 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.