US Bridges

Horne RD over Arpt Drainage

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · At Airport RD · Structure no. 161780B00959001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,978
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horne RD over Arpt Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Horne RD over Arpt Drainage in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,978 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHorne RD
CrossesArpt Drainage
LocationAt Airport RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.76071, -97.43789
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,978 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 Horne RD over Arpt Drainage built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horne RD over Arpt Drainage 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 Horne RD over Arpt Drainage carry?

About 8,978 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Horne RD over Arpt Drainage?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Horne RD over Arpt Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.