US Bridges

Postoak RD - Pct 1 over Big Cleveland Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 5.4 MI N from SH 199 · Structure no. 021200AA0134001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Postoak RD - Pct 1 over Big Cleveland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Postoak RD - Pct 1 over Big Cleveland Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPostoak RD - Pct 1
CrossesBig Cleveland Creek
Location5.4 MI N from SH 199
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.30003, -98.15339
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Postoak RD - Pct 1 over Big Cleveland Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Postoak RD - Pct 1 over Big Cleveland 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 Postoak RD - Pct 1 over Big Cleveland Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Postoak RD - Pct 1 over Big Cleveland Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Postoak RD - Pct 1 over Big Cleveland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.