US Bridges

Lp 522 over Devers Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of SH 172 · Structure no. 131210008912016

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,385
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 522 over Devers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 522 over Devers Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 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 3,385 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 522
CrossesDevers Creek
Location0.5 MI SW of SH 172
RouteState Highway 522
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.03865, -96.52162
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,385 (2020)
Projected traffic4,570 by 2033
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 522 over Devers Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Lp 522 over Devers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 522 over Devers Creek carry?

About 3,385 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lp 522 over Devers Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 522 over Devers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.