US Bridges

Jackson ST over Poesta Creek

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 160130B00510001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson ST over Poesta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jackson ST over Poesta Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,750 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson ST
CrossesPoesta Creek
Location0.05 MI S of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.39943, -97.75173
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2015)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson ST over Poesta Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson ST over Poesta 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson ST over Poesta Creek carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Jackson ST over Poesta Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson ST over Poesta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.