US Bridges

Guadalupe R Dr. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.1 MI S Wordsworth CR · Structure no. 161780B00805001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guadalupe R Dr. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Guadalupe R Dr. over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesGuadalupe R Dr.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI S Wordsworth CR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.86863, -97.65938
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 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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Guadalupe R Dr. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guadalupe R Dr. 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 Guadalupe R Dr. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Guadalupe R Dr. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Guadalupe R Dr. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.