US Bridges

Hearne RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of FM 1694 · Structure no. 161780B00904002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,620
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hearne RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hearne RD over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHearne RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.80 MI W of FM 1694
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.84879, -97.61809
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,620 (2015)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Hearne RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hearne RD 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 Hearne RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,620 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hearne RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hearne RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.