US Bridges

Heliport RD Pct 2 over Two Bush Branch

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of FM-2210 · Structure no. 021200AA0282001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heliport RD Pct 2 over Two Bush Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heliport RD Pct 2 over Two Bush Branch in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHeliport RD Pct 2
CrossesTwo Bush Branch
Location1.2 MI S of FM-2210
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01464, -98.11328
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heliport RD Pct 2 over Two Bush Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heliport RD Pct 2 over Two Bush Branch 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 Heliport RD Pct 2 over Two Bush Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Heliport RD Pct 2 over Two Bush Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Heliport RD Pct 2 over Two Bush Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.