US Bridges

CR 7B over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Rodd Field RD · Structure no. 161780B02270001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7B over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 7B 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesCR 7B
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of Rodd Field RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.66123, -97.35238
Functional classRural 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7B over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 7B 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 CR 7B over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 7B over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7B over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.