US Bridges

Laguna Shores Rd. over Oneill Channel

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.22 MI S of Pr 22 · Structure no. 161780B01100005

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laguna Shores Rd. over Oneill Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Laguna Shores Rd. over Oneill Channel in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLaguna Shores Rd.
CrossesOneill Channel
Location0.22 MI S of Pr 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.6616, -97.2776
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2015)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks—
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 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 Laguna Shores Rd. over Oneill Channel built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laguna Shores Rd. over Oneill Channel 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 Laguna Shores Rd. over Oneill Channel carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Laguna Shores Rd. over Oneill Channel?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Laguna Shores Rd. over Oneill Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.