US Bridges

CR 14 over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Nueces County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of FM 70 · Structure no. 161780AA0344001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 14 over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1940, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 14
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.0 MI N of FM 70
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.61512, -97.5521
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic100 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14 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 14 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 14 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.