US Bridges

SH 101 over East Jones Crk Trib

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 0.07 MI E of US 81 Wfr · Structure no. 031690001313038

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 101 over East Jones Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SH 101 over East Jones Crk 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 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 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesSH 101
CrossesEast Jones Crk Trib
Location0.07 MI E of US 81 Wfr
RouteState Highway 101
StateTexas
Coordinates33.54045, -97.83319
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2015)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 SH 101 over East Jones Crk Trib built?

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

What condition is SH 101 over East Jones Crk Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 101 over East Jones Crk Trib carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 101 over East Jones Crk Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 101 over East Jones Crk Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.