US Bridges

Whitt RD - Pct 2 over Br of Two Bush Crk

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 0.1 Mi. S. of FM 2210 · Structure no. 021200AA0269001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitt RD - Pct 2 over Br of Two Bush Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitt RD - Pct 2 over Br of Two Bush Crk in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitt RD - Pct 2
CrossesBr of Two Bush Crk
Location0.1 Mi. S. of FM 2210
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03247, -98.03992
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic180 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitt RD - Pct 2 over Br of Two Bush Crk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is Whitt RD - Pct 2 over Br of Two Bush Crk 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 Whitt RD - Pct 2 over Br of Two Bush Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Whitt RD - Pct 2 over Br of Two Bush Crk?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Whitt RD - Pct 2 over Br of Two Bush Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.