US Bridges

CR 1168 (cr 50) over Hondo Creek

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of SH 234 · Structure no. 162050AA0178001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1168 (cr 50) over Hondo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1168 (cr 50) over Hondo Creek in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1168 (cr 50)
CrossesHondo Creek
Location0.70 MI W of SH 234
RouteCounty Highway 1168
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.97548, -97.68761
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1168 (cr 50) over Hondo Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1168 (cr 50) over Hondo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1168 (cr 50) over Hondo Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1168 (cr 50) over Hondo Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1168 (cr 50) over Hondo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.