US Bridges

CR 34 over Clarkwood Drainage Way

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 2292 · Structure no. 161780AA0382001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 34 over Clarkwood Drainage Way is a concrete culvert carrying CR 34 over Clarkwood Drainage Way in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR 34
CrossesClarkwood Drainage Way
Location0.5 MI E of FM 2292
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateTexas
Coordinates27.76363, -97.52902
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 34 over Clarkwood Drainage Way built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 34 over Clarkwood Drainage Way 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 34 over Clarkwood Drainage Way carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 34 over Clarkwood Drainage Way?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 34 over Clarkwood Drainage Way?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.