US Bridges

King ST over Lattas Creek

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of SH 44 · Structure no. 161260B00750002

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

King ST over Lattas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying King ST over Lattas Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKing ST
CrossesLattas Creek
Location0.15 MI S of SH 44
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.74622, -98.0755
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 King ST over Lattas Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is King ST over Lattas 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 Lattas Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is King ST over Lattas Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns King ST over Lattas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.