US Bridges

Lake Street over Salt Flats

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Sam Rankin ST · Structure no. 161780LF2285001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Street over Salt Flats is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Street over Salt Flats in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 263 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Street
CrossesSalt Flats
Location0.2 MI W of Sam Rankin ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80081, -97.40844
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2021)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 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 Lake Street over Salt Flats built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Street over Salt Flats 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 Lake Street over Salt Flats carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Street over Salt Flats?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Street over Salt Flats?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.