US Bridges

Washington Ave. over Jones Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 1398 · Structure no. 190190C00315001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave. over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Ave. over Jones Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave.
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.2 MI W of FM 1398
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47201, -94.26286
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2018)
Projected traffic204 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 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 Washington Ave. over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave. over Jones 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Ave. over Jones Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave. over Jones Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave. over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.