US Bridges

US 81 Wfr over East Jones Creek Trib

Good

Montague County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of SH 101 · Structure no. 031690001305039

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 81 Wfr over East Jones Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 81 Wfr over East Jones Creek Trib in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 81 Wfr
CrossesEast Jones Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI S of SH 101
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53668, -97.83379
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2013)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 81 Wfr over East Jones Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 81 Wfr over East Jones Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 81 Wfr over East Jones Creek Trib carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 81 Wfr over East Jones Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 81 Wfr over East Jones Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.