US Bridges

King ST over San Diego Creek

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of SH 44 · Structure no. 161260B00750001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

King ST over San Diego Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying King ST over San Diego Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKing ST
CrossesSan Diego Creek
Location1.2 MI N of SH 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.76663, -98.0756
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2011)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 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 King ST over San Diego Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is King ST over San Diego 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does King ST over San Diego Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is King ST over San Diego Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns King ST over San Diego Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.