US Bridges

CR 908 over Drainage Ditch

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 2.35 MI SE of FM 3089 · Structure no. 162050010103093

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 908 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 908 over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 908
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.35 MI SE of FM 3089
RouteU.S. Route 181
StateTexas
Coordinates28.07071, -97.53431
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2012)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2029
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 908 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 908 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 908 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 908 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 908 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.