US Bridges

CR 45 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of FM 70 · Structure no. 161780B00348001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 45 over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 45
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI S of FM 70
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.58644, -97.4539
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 45 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 45 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 45 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 45 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 45 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.