US Bridges

Coke St. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Leopard St. · Structure no. 161780B00275001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coke St. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Coke St. over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoke St.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI S of Leopard St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79479, -97.41086
Functional classUrban 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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 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 Coke St. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coke St. 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 Coke St. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coke St. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Coke St. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.