US Bridges

Jim Brite RD over Atascosa River

Good

Atascosa County, Texas · 3.9 MI E of IH 37 · Structure no. 150070AA0309001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Brite RD over Atascosa River is a concrete slab carrying Jim Brite RD over Atascosa River in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesJim Brite RD
CrossesAtascosa River
Location3.9 MI E of IH 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.90842, -98.36779
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Jim Brite RD over Atascosa River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Brite RD over Atascosa River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jim Brite RD over Atascosa River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Jim Brite RD over Atascosa River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Brite RD over Atascosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.