US Bridges

CR 1612 (cr 78) over Drainage Ditch

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.80 MI NW of FM 2986 · Structure no. 162050AA0341002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1612 (cr 78) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1612 (cr 78) over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 1612 (cr 78)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.80 MI NW of FM 2986
RouteCounty Highway 1612
StateTexas
Coordinates27.93059, -97.33903
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2021)
Projected traffic52 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 1612 (cr 78) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1612 (cr 78) over 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1612 (cr 78) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1612 (cr 78) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1612 (cr 78) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.