US Bridges

Airline Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780B00019003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,520
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airline Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Airline Road over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAirline Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.7 MI S of SH 358
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.67969, -97.36404
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic11,520 (2015)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Airline Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airline Road over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Airline Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,520 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Airline Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Airline Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.