US Bridges

Kirk Lane Pct 1 over Hall Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 4.50 Mi. N. from SH 59 · Structure no. 021200AA0145003

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2000
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

Kirk Lane Pct 1 over Hall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirk Lane Pct 1 over Hall Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 88 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKirk Lane Pct 1
CrossesHall Creek
Location4.50 Mi. N. from SH 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35146, -98.07947
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 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 span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed13 mi (21 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirk Lane Pct 1 over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Kirk Lane Pct 1 over Hall 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 Kirk Lane Pct 1 over Hall Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kirk Lane Pct 1 over Hall Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Kirk Lane Pct 1 over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.