US Bridges

CR 3963 (SH188ROW) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 11.6 MI E of SH 89 · Structure no. 162050050703015

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3963 (SH188ROW) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3963 (SH188ROW) over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3963 (SH188ROW)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location11.6 MI E of SH 89
RouteState Highway 188
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.04427, -97.29278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2016)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3963 (SH188ROW) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3963 (SH188ROW) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3963 (SH188ROW) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 3963 (SH188ROW) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3963 (SH188ROW) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.