US Bridges

CR 2004 (cr 72) over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

San Patricio County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 893 · Structure no. 162050AA0351002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2004 (cr 72) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 2004 (cr 72) over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2004 (cr 72)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.0 MI E of FM 893
RouteCounty Highway 2004
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.9094, -97.37664
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2011)
Projected traffic175 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2004 (cr 72) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2004 (cr 72) over Drainage Ditch 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 2004 (cr 72) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 2004 (cr 72) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2004 (cr 72) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.