US Bridges

Pounds ST over Jones Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 1398 · Structure no. 190190C00375001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pounds ST over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pounds ST 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPounds ST
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.35 MI W of FM 1398
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46923, -94.2645
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2013)
Projected traffic348 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 Pounds ST over Jones Creek built?

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

What condition is Pounds ST 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 Pounds ST over Jones Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pounds ST over Jones Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pounds ST over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.