US Bridges

Lp 521 over East Dry Creek

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 0.40 MI SW of SH 111 · Structure no. 131210008911011

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,370
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 521 over East Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lp 521 over East Dry Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 96 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,920 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 521
CrossesEast Dry Creek
Location0.40 MI SW of SH 111
RouteState Highway 521
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.97559, -96.65222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,370 (2018)
Projected traffic8,920 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 521 over East Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Lp 521 over East Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 521 over East Dry Creek carry?

About 6,370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lp 521 over East Dry Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 521 over East Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.