US Bridges

Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib to Crooked Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 8.0 MI NE of US 281 · Structure no. 021200AA0136003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib to Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib to Crooked Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 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 to Crooked Creek
Location8.0 MI NE of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.33564, -98.15665
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
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 Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib to Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib to Crooked 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 Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib to Crooked Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib to Crooked Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Trib to Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.