Ave J over Backbone Creek
FairBurnet County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of FM 1431 · Structure no. 140270C00140001
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,447
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave J over Backbone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave J over Backbone Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,447 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave J over Backbone Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave J over Backbone 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ave J over Backbone Creek carry?
About 2,447 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ave J over Backbone Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ave J over Backbone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.