US Bridges

SH 44 over Los Olmos Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 12.80 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400023703142

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,540
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 over Los Olmos Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 44 over Los Olmos Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,540 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 44
CrossesLos Olmos Creek
Location12.80 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 44
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.00013, -99.14999
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,540 (2018)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 44 over Los Olmos Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44 over Los Olmos Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 44 over Los Olmos Creek carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 over Los Olmos Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 over Los Olmos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.