US Bridges

Jurek RD over Sixmile Creek Draw

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 0.01 MI NW of Royal RD · Structure no. 130290AA0179001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jurek RD over Sixmile Creek Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Jurek RD over Sixmile Creek Draw in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJurek RD
CrossesSixmile Creek Draw
Location0.01 MI NW of Royal RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.67339, -96.69584
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Jurek RD over Sixmile Creek Draw built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jurek RD over Sixmile Creek Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Jurek RD over Sixmile Creek Draw carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jurek RD over Sixmile Creek Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jurek RD over Sixmile Creek Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.