US Bridges

N. Hackberry Ave. over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Nueces County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of 4th ST · Structure no. 161780D00200001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Hackberry Ave. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Hackberry Ave. over Drainage Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Hackberry Ave.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI N of 4th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.58678, -97.78944
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Hackberry Ave. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Hackberry Ave. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N. Hackberry Ave. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N. Hackberry Ave. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N. Hackberry Ave. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.