US Bridges

Tucker Rd. - Pct 2 over E Fork Keechi Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 1.8 MI S&w of FM-2210 · Structure no. 021200AA0284001

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

About this bridge

Tucker Rd. - Pct 2 over E Fork Keechi Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tucker Rd. - Pct 2 over E Fork Keechi 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker Rd. - Pct 2
CrossesE Fork Keechi Creek
Location1.8 MI S&w of FM-2210
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01838, -98.12751
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Rd. - Pct 2 over E Fork Keechi Creek built?

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

What condition is Tucker Rd. - Pct 2 over E Fork Keechi 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 Tucker Rd. - Pct 2 over E Fork Keechi Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Tucker Rd. - Pct 2 over E Fork Keechi Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Rd. - Pct 2 over E Fork Keechi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.