US Bridges

Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib of Big Cleveland Ck

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 5.9 MI N of SH 199 · Structure no. 021200AA0134002

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib of Big Cleveland Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib of Big Cleveland Ck in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPost Oak RD Pct 1
CrossesTrib of Big Cleveland Ck
Location5.9 MI N of SH 199
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.30724, -98.15539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib of Big Cleveland Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib of Big Cleveland Ck 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 Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib of Big Cleveland Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib of Big Cleveland Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib of Big Cleveland Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.