US Bridges

Jones RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 1.50 MI NW of FM 60 · Structure no. 170210AA0270001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones RD over Turkey Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJones RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.50 MI NW of FM 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59628, -96.40744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones RD over Turkey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jones RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jones RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.