US Bridges

CR 2421 E over Jacks Branch

FairPosted for load

Hill County, Texas · 2.20 MI SW of SH 22 · Structure no. 091100AA0807001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2421 E over Jacks Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2421 E over Jacks Branch in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 50 by 2029. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2421 E
CrossesJacks Branch
Location2.20 MI SW of SH 22
RouteCounty Highway 2421
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9809, -97.18333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2421 E over Jacks Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2421 E over Jacks Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2421 E over Jacks Branch carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 2421 E over Jacks Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2421 E over Jacks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.