US Bridges

Oso Parkway over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Canadian DR · Structure no. 161780B02195001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oso Parkway over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Oso Parkway over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOso Parkway
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI W of Canadian DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.66846, -97.35014
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Parkway over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oso Parkway 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 Parkway over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oso Parkway over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Oso Parkway over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.