US Bridges

CR 185 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of FM 1636 · Structure no. 081280AA0158001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 185 over Thompson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 185 over Thompson Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 185
CrossesThompson Creek
Location1.3 MI S of FM 1636
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84683, -99.91944
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic18 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 185 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 185 over Thompson 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 185 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 185 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 185 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.