US Bridges

CR 10 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.05 MI E of CR 67 · Structure no. 161780AA0324001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 10 over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 10
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.05 MI E of CR 67
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.59242, -97.60984
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 10 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10 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 10 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 10 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.