US Bridges

East Division ST over Post Oak Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of Gayle ST · Structure no. 131210B00230001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Division ST over Post Oak Branch is a concrete culvert carrying East Division ST over Post Oak Branch in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Division ST
CrossesPost Oak Branch
Location1.20 MI E of Gayle ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.97914, -96.63352
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2022)
Projected traffic725 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 East Division ST over Post Oak Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Division ST over Post Oak 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does East Division ST over Post Oak Branch carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Division ST over Post Oak Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East Division ST over Post Oak Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.