US Bridges

Joe Fulton I.T.C. over UP RR

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of Mckinzie LN · Structure no. 161780PC0100001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,706 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Fulton I.T.C. over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Fulton I.T.C. over UP RR in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2035. The structure is 2,706 ft (824.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJoe Fulton I.T.C.
CrossesUP RR
Location2.1 MI N of Mckinzie LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.84559, -97.53322
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans26 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,706 ft (824.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Joe Fulton I.T.C. over UP RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Fulton I.T.C. over UP RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Fulton I.T.C. over UP RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Joe Fulton I.T.C. over UP RR?

The structure is 2,706 ft (824.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Fulton I.T.C. over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.