US Bridges

Rodd Field Rd. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Brooke RD · Structure no. 161780B02190001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodd Field Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Rodd Field Rd. over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 295 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRodd Field Rd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI S of Brooke RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.66477, -97.35949
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width295 ft (90 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic750 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rodd Field Rd. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodd Field Rd. 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 Rodd Field Rd. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rodd Field Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 295 ft wide.

Who owns Rodd Field Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.