US Bridges

CR 2431 over Jacks Branch

Good

Hill County, Texas · 2.6 MI NE of FM 1947 · Structure no. 091100AA0829001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
244 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2431 over Jacks Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2431 over Jacks Branch in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2431
CrossesJacks Branch
Location2.6 MI NE of FM 1947
RouteCounty Highway 2431
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96766, -97.17633
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
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

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$777,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2431 over Jacks Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2431 over Jacks 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2431 over Jacks Branch carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 2431 over Jacks Branch?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2431 over Jacks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.