US Bridges

Legion RD (cr 256) over Devers Creek

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 131210AA0256002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Legion RD (cr 256) over Devers Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Legion RD (cr 256) over Devers Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLegion RD (cr 256)
CrossesDevers Creek
Location0.3 MI W of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 256
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04544, -96.52721
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Legion RD (cr 256) over Devers Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Legion RD (cr 256) over Devers 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Legion RD (cr 256) over Devers Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Legion RD (cr 256) over Devers Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Legion RD (cr 256) over Devers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.