US Bridges

CR 1144 (cr 36) over Chiltipin Creek

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 162050AA0271001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1144 (cr 36) over Chiltipin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1144 (cr 36) over Chiltipin Creek in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1144 (cr 36)
CrossesChiltipin Creek
Location1.15 MI W of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 1144
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.03404, -97.54953
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2021)
Projected traffic262 by 2041
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

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 1144 (cr 36) over Chiltipin Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1144 (cr 36) over Chiltipin Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1144 (cr 36) over Chiltipin Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1144 (cr 36) over Chiltipin Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1144 (cr 36) over Chiltipin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.