US Bridges

S San Jacinto ST over Whitney Creek

FairPosted for load

Hill County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of SH 22 · Structure no. 091100E00230001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
931
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S San Jacinto ST over Whitney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S San Jacinto ST over Whitney Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 931 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,330 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS San Jacinto ST
CrossesWhitney Creek
Location0.30 MI S of SH 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9479, -97.32001
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2020)
Projected traffic2,330 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

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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S San Jacinto ST over Whitney Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S San Jacinto ST over Whitney 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S San Jacinto ST over Whitney Creek carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S San Jacinto ST over Whitney Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S San Jacinto ST over Whitney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.