US Bridges

Jackson RD over Lake Creek Draw

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of FM 1486 · Structure no. 121700AA0459042

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson RD over Lake Creek Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson RD over Lake Creek Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJackson RD
CrossesLake Creek Draw
Location1.5 MI E of FM 1486
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31566, -95.74467
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2013)
Projected traffic850 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Jackson RD over Lake Creek Draw built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson RD over Lake Creek Draw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson RD over Lake Creek Draw carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jackson RD over Lake Creek Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson RD over Lake Creek Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.