US Bridges

CR 798 (cr 26) over Chiltipin Creek Trib

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.60 MI W of US 181 · Structure no. 162050AA0168002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 798 (cr 26) over Chiltipin Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying CR 798 (cr 26) over Chiltipin Creek Trib in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 798 (cr 26)
CrossesChiltipin Creek Trib
Location1.60 MI W of US 181
RouteCounty Highway 798
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.08531, -97.56951
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 798 (cr 26) over Chiltipin Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 798 (cr 26) over Chiltipin Creek Trib 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 798 (cr 26) over Chiltipin Creek Trib carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 798 (cr 26) over Chiltipin Creek Trib?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 798 (cr 26) over Chiltipin Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.