US Bridges

Jurica Road over Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Kainer Road · Structure no. 130760AA0307001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jurica Road over Mulberry Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Jurica Road over Mulberry Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJurica Road
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Kainer Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65365, -97.02211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic74 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jurica Road over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jurica Road over Mulberry 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 Jurica Road over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jurica Road over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Jurica Road over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.