US Bridges

Joneseville Cutoff over Paw Paw Creek

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 191030AA0369001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joneseville Cutoff over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joneseville Cutoff over Paw Paw Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJoneseville Cutoff
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.65 MI N of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 2727
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49336, -94.11113
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2023)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joneseville Cutoff over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joneseville Cutoff over Paw Paw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Joneseville Cutoff over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Joneseville Cutoff over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Joneseville Cutoff over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.