US Bridges

FM 2127 over Jones Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Post Oak · Structure no. 021200128701002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 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 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.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2127
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Post Oak
RouteState Highway 2127
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45725, -98.13317
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 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 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2127 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.