US Bridges

Oso Pkwy over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of FM 2444 · Structure no. 161780B01495001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,220
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oso Pkwy over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Oso Pkwy over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3,220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOso Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI W of FM 2444
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.66846, -97.40996
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,220 (2015)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oso Pkwy over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oso Pkwy over Drainage Ditch 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 Oso Pkwy over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,220 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Oso Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Oso Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.