US Bridges

CR 1458 (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of FM 3284 · Structure no. 162050AA0425005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1458 (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1458 (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 535 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1458 (cr 102)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.75 MI W of FM 3284
RouteCounty Highway 1458
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.98667, -97.26649
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2021)
Projected traffic749 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1458 (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1458 (cr 102) 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 1458 (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1458 (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1458 (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.