US Bridges

SH 92 over Trib N California Crk

Good

Jones County, Texas · 3.95 MI E of FM 1835 · Structure no. 081280031801015

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 92 over Trib N California Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SH 92 over Trib N California Crk in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 92
CrossesTrib N California Crk
Location3.95 MI E of FM 1835
RouteState Highway 92
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90982, -100.04439
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2020)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2033
Trucks29%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 92 over Trib N California Crk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 92 over Trib N California Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 92 over Trib N California Crk carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 92 over Trib N California Crk?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 92 over Trib N California Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.