US Bridges

Texas Blvd over San Diego Creek

Fair

Jim Wells County, Texas · 1.90 MI N of SH 44 · Structure no. 161260B01340001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,325
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Blvd over San Diego Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Texas Blvd over San Diego Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTexas Blvd
CrossesSan Diego Creek
Location1.90 MI N of SH 44
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.77838, -98.06491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,325 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas Blvd over San Diego Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Blvd over San Diego 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Texas Blvd over San Diego Creek carry?

About 1,325 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Texas Blvd over San Diego Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Blvd over San Diego Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.