US Bridges

Burwick RD - Pct 4 over North Creek

FairPosted for load

Jack County, Texas · 1.7 Mi. E. from FM 1191 · Structure no. 021200AA0172002

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burwick RD - Pct 4 over North Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burwick RD - Pct 4 over North Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesBurwick RD - Pct 4
CrossesNorth Creek
Location1.7 Mi. E. from FM 1191
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24131, -98.35222
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burwick RD - Pct 4 over North Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burwick RD - Pct 4 over North 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 Burwick RD - Pct 4 over North Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Burwick RD - Pct 4 over North Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Burwick RD - Pct 4 over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.