US Bridges

CR 1178 (cr 100) over Drainage Ditch

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of CR 3261 · Structure no. 162050AA0369001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1178 (cr 100) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1178 (cr 100) over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1178 (cr 100)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.60 MI NW of CR 3261
RouteCounty Highway 1178
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.00778, -97.40441
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2021)
Projected traffic34 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1178 (cr 100) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1178 (cr 100) 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 1178 (cr 100) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 1178 (cr 100) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 1178 (cr 100) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.