US Bridges

Iredell Street over Jacks Hollow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hamilton County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 220 · Structure no. 090980C00155001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iredell Street over Jacks Hollow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iredell Street over Jacks Hollow Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 94 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIredell Street
CrossesJacks Hollow Creek
Location0.10 MI E of SH 220
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98426, -98.02648
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iredell Street over Jacks Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Iredell Street over Jacks Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Iredell Street over Jacks Hollow Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Iredell Street over Jacks Hollow Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Iredell Street over Jacks Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.