US Bridges

CR 67 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of FM 665 · Structure no. 161780AA0324002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 67 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 67 over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 67
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.0 MI S of FM 665
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.63338, -97.63435
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2015)
Projected traffic200 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 67 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 67 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 67 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 67 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 67 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.