US Bridges

Everhart Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780B00700001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Everhart Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Everhart Road over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 15,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEverhart Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI S of SH 358
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.70219, -97.39214
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2015)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Everhart Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Everhart Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Everhart Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Everhart Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Everhart Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.