US Bridges

Holly RD over Schanen Drain

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of FM 43 · Structure no. 161780B00950002

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,980
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly RD over Schanen Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Holly RD over Schanen Drain in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 7,980 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 426 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHolly RD
CrossesSchanen Drain
Location0.6 MI SE of FM 43
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.70851, -97.39649
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width426 ft (129.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,980 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 Holly RD over Schanen Drain built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Holly RD over Schanen Drain 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 Holly RD over Schanen Drain carry?

About 7,980 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Holly RD over Schanen Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 426 ft wide.

Who owns Holly RD over Schanen Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.