US Bridges

Jackson Street over Town Branch

PoorPosted for load

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Bu 67 · Structure no. 011130B00445001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,970
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Street over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jackson Street over Town Branch in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 2,970 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,800 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Street
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.1 MI N of Bu 67
RouteCity Street 445
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1407, -95.59648
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,970 (2023)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2030
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Jackson Street over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Jackson Street over Town Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Street over Town Branch carry?

About 2,970 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jackson Street over Town Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street over Town Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.