US Bridges

Cement Moun Pct 3 over East Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Jack County, Texas · At SW End of FM 3209 · Structure no. 021200AA0222001

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cement Moun Pct 3 over East Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cement Moun Pct 3 over East Rock Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCement Moun Pct 3
CrossesEast Rock Creek
LocationAt SW End of FM 3209
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12663, -98.41234
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cement Moun Pct 3 over East Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cement Moun Pct 3 over East Rock 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 Cement Moun Pct 3 over East Rock Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cement Moun Pct 3 over East Rock Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Cement Moun Pct 3 over East Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.