US Bridges

Texas Yes Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 161780C00150001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Yes Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Texas Yes Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTexas Yes Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.10 MI E of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78811, -97.65303
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Texas Yes Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Yes Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Texas Yes Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Texas Yes Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Texas Yes Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.