US Bridges

CR 36 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.47 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 161780C00221003

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 36 over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 804 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 36
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.47 MI W of US 77
RouteCity Street 36
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.76889, -97.68476
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2019)
Projected traffic1,126 by 2039
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 36 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 36 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 CR 36 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 36 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 36 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.