US Bridges

Killarmet DR over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Nueces County, Texas · Killarmet at Shea Pkwy · Structure no. 161780B01070001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Killarmet DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Killarmet DR over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKillarmet DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationKillarmet at Shea Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.70426, -97.39603
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Killarmet DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Killarmet 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 Killarmet DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Killarmet DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Killarmet DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.