US Bridges

CR 8 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of SH 286 · Structure no. 161780B00351001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 8 over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 8
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI E of SH 286
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.58664, -97.43793
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 8 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8 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 8 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 8 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.