US Bridges

Westpoint Road over Arpt Drainage

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780B02133001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,625
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westpoint Road over Arpt Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Westpoint Road 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 11,625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestpoint Road
CrossesArpt Drainage
Location0.70 MI E of SH 358
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.7497, -97.44145
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,625 (2015)
Projected traffic13,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westpoint Road over Arpt Drainage built?

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

What condition is Westpoint Road 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 Westpoint Road over Arpt Drainage carry?

About 11,625 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Westpoint Road over Arpt Drainage?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Westpoint Road over Arpt Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.