US Bridges

Caspers Cove RD over Jack Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 2.0 MI SW of FM 1271 · Structure no. 110030AA0502002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caspers Cove RD over Jack Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Caspers Cove RD over Jack Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCaspers Cove RD
CrossesJack Creek
Location2.0 MI SW of FM 1271
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28602, -94.82733
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caspers Cove RD over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caspers Cove RD over Jack Creek 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 Caspers Cove RD over Jack Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Caspers Cove RD over Jack Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Caspers Cove RD over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.