US Bridges

CR 3755 (cr 81) over Drainage Ditch

PoorPosted for load

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of SH 188 · Structure no. 162050AA0382001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3755 (cr 81) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3755 (cr 81) over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3755 (cr 81)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.00 MI S of SH 188
RouteCounty Highway 3755
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.02956, -97.32533
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2021)
Projected traffic34 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3755 (cr 81) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3755 (cr 81) 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 3755 (cr 81) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 3755 (cr 81) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3755 (cr 81) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.