US Bridges

Acushnet Street over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.50 MI SE of SH 357 · Structure no. 161780B00008001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,153
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acushnet Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Acushnet Street over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 2,153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAcushnet Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.50 MI SE of SH 357
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.69347, -97.40694
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,153 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Acushnet Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acushnet Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Acushnet Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,153 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Acushnet Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Acushnet Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.