US Bridges

Jeter DR over Town Branch

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Bus 287 · Structure no. 180710C00317001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,394
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeter DR over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jeter DR over Town Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,394 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,152 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJeter DR
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.1 MI N of Bus 287
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32105, -96.64559
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,394 (2019)
Projected traffic6,152 by 2039
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

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 Jeter DR over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeter DR over Town Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Jeter DR over Town Branch carry?

About 4,394 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jeter DR over Town Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Jeter DR over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.