US Bridges

CR 3755 (cr 81) over Taft Drainage Ditch

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 3.20 MI S of SH 188 · Structure no. 162050AA0081001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3755 (cr 81) over Taft Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3755 (cr 81) over Taft Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3755 (cr 81)
CrossesTaft Drainage Ditch
Location3.20 MI S of SH 188
RouteCounty Highway 3755
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.9974, -97.32495
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic34 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 3755 (cr 81) over Taft Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3755 (cr 81) over Taft 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 3755 (cr 81) over Taft Drainage Ditch carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 3755 (cr 81) over Taft Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3755 (cr 81) over Taft Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.