US Bridges

CR 1202 (1694) over Peters Swale

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 162050AA1202001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1202 (1694) over Peters Swale is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1202 (1694) over Peters Swale in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1202 (1694)
CrossesPeters Swale
Location0.4 MI E of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 1202
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.95661, -97.57079
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 1202 (1694) over Peters Swale built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1202 (1694) over Peters Swale 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1202 (1694) over Peters Swale carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1202 (1694) over Peters Swale?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1202 (1694) over Peters Swale?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.