US Bridges

Jbs Pkwy over City Channel

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 060690B44250001

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,610
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jbs Pkwy over City Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Jbs Pkwy over City Channel in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 25 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 15,610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,854 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJbs Pkwy
CrossesCity Channel
Location0.80 MI N of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86626, -102.31952
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,610 (2021)
Projected traffic21,854 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Jbs Pkwy over City Channel built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Jbs Pkwy over City Channel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jbs Pkwy over City Channel carry?

About 15,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jbs Pkwy over City Channel?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Jbs Pkwy over City Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.