US Bridges

CR 1726-COOPER RD over IH 37

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 3.4 MI NW of US 77 · Structure no. 162050007405111

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1726-COOPER RD over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1726-COOPER RD over IH 37 in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCR 1726-COOPER RD
CrossesIH 37
Location3.4 MI NW of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 1726
StateTexas
Coordinates27.94794, -97.65615
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2016)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1726-COOPER RD over IH 37 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1726-COOPER RD over IH 37 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1726-COOPER RD over IH 37 carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1726-COOPER RD over IH 37?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1726-COOPER RD over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.