US Bridges

FM 2127 over Jones Creek

Good

Jack County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Postoak · Structure no. 021200128701001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2127 over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2127 over Jones Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFM 2127
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Postoak
RouteState Highway 2127
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45725, -98.13516
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2014)
Projected traffic210 by 2037
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2127 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2127 over Jones 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2127 over Jones Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 2127 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2127 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.