US Bridges

Kingsbury DR over Turkey Creek Trib

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Nueces County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 3386 · Structure no. 161780B01078001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsbury DR over Turkey Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Kingsbury DR over Turkey Creek Trib in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 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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CarriesKingsbury DR
CrossesTurkey Creek Trib
Location0.30 MI E of FM 3386
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.82873, -97.56793
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic295 (2015)
Projected traffic500 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingsbury DR over Turkey Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingsbury DR over Turkey Creek Trib 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 Kingsbury DR over Turkey Creek Trib carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kingsbury DR over Turkey Creek Trib?

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

Who owns Kingsbury DR over Turkey Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.