US Bridges

Vanderbilt RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Gilbert ST · Structure no. 131210B00740001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanderbilt RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vanderbilt RD over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVanderbilt RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Gilbert ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.96682, -96.64599
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vanderbilt RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanderbilt RD 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 Vanderbilt RD over Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is Vanderbilt RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Vanderbilt RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.