US Bridges

Airport RD over Arpt Drainage

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.03 MI N of Horne RD · Structure no. 161780B00020001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,740
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Arpt Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Airport RD over Arpt Drainage in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 8,740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesArpt Drainage
Location0.03 MI N of Horne RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.76071, -97.43788
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,740 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Airport RD over Arpt Drainage built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD over Arpt Drainage 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 Airport RD over Arpt Drainage carry?

About 8,740 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Airport RD over Arpt Drainage?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Airport RD over Arpt Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.