SH 188 over Chiltipin Creek
FairSan Patricio County, Texas · 1.05 MI NW of US 77 · Structure no. 162050099401010
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,077
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 188 over Chiltipin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 188 over Chiltipin Creek in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 54 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 3,077 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 188 over Chiltipin Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is SH 188 over Chiltipin Creek 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 SH 188 over Chiltipin Creek carry?
About 3,077 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 188 over Chiltipin Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 188 over Chiltipin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.