US Bridges

CR 1214 (cr 98) over Drainage Ditch

PoorPosted for load

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of CR 3349 · Structure no. 162050AA0378001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1214 (cr 98) over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1214 (cr 98) over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1214 (cr 98)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.70 MI W of CR 3349
RouteCounty Highway 1214
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.02172, -97.39969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating13 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1214 (cr 98) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1214 (cr 98) over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1214 (cr 98) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 1214 (cr 98) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1214 (cr 98) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.