US Bridges

Rodd Field Rd. over Master Channel 31

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.24 MI N of Yorktown Blv · Structure no. 161780B02190003

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodd Field Rd. over Master Channel 31 is a concrete culvert carrying Rodd Field Rd. over Master Channel 31 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRodd Field Rd.
CrossesMaster Channel 31
Location0.24 MI N of Yorktown Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.65531, -97.36539
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Master Channel 31 built?

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

What condition is Rodd Field Rd. over Master Channel 31 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 Master Channel 31 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Rodd Field Rd. over Master Channel 31?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Rodd Field Rd. over Master Channel 31?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.