US Bridges

5th Street over J2 Creek

Good

Dickens County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of US 82 · Structure no. 250630C00030001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street over J2 Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Street over J2 Creek in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th Street
CrossesJ2 Creek
Location0.05 MI E of US 82
RouteCity Street 5
StateTexas
Coordinates33.62176, -100.83279
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2030
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Street over J2 Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street over J2 Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 5th Street over J2 Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street over J2 Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street over J2 Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.