US Bridges

Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Jones Creek

Good

Jack County, Texas · 1.25 Mi. S. from FM 2127 · Structure no. 021200AA0137001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Jones Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesPost Oak RD Pct 1
CrossesJones Creek
Location1.25 Mi. S. from FM 2127
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43152, -98.14878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post Oak RD Pct 1 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 Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Jones Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Post Oak RD Pct 1 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.