US Bridges

SH 105 over Jayhawker Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 8.95 MI E of FM 1484 · Structure no. 121700033807070

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
250 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,861
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Jayhawker Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 105 over Jayhawker Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 82 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 9,861 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,390 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesJayhawker Creek
Location8.95 MI E of FM 1484
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31731, -95.18274
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,861 (2020)
Projected traffic13,390 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 105 over Jayhawker Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SH 105 over Jayhawker 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Jayhawker Creek carry?

About 9,861 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Jayhawker Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Jayhawker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.