US Bridges

Asbeck Lane over Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 0.08 MI SW of SH 111 · Structure no. 131210B00695001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Asbeck Lane over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Asbeck Lane over Dry Creek 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAsbeck Lane
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.08 MI SW of SH 111
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.96699, -96.63374
Functional classUrban 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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2022)
Projected traffic143 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 byCity or Municipal 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 Asbeck Lane over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Asbeck Lane over Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Asbeck Lane over Dry Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Asbeck Lane over Dry Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Asbeck Lane over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.