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Service Center RD over Drainage Ditch

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Nueces County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Ayers ST · Structure no. 161780B03030001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service Center RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Service Center RD over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesService Center RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI E of Ayers ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.72623, -97.42614
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2015)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Service Center RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Center 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 Service Center RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Service Center RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Service Center RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.