US Bridges

Texas Blvd. over Lattas Creek

Fair

Jim Wells County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of SH 44 · Structure no. 161260B01345001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Blvd. over Lattas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Texas Blvd. over Lattas Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Blvd.
CrossesLattas Creek
Location0.40 MI S of SH 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.74491, -98.0647
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2011)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas Blvd. over Lattas Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Blvd. over Lattas 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 Lattas Creek carry?

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

How long is Texas Blvd. over Lattas Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Blvd. over Lattas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.