US Bridges

Jack Station Road over Kennedy Creek

Good

Polk County, Texas · 1.60 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 111870AA0245001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Station Road over Kennedy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jack Station Road over Kennedy Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Station Road
CrossesKennedy Creek
Location1.60 MI E of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93656, -94.80451
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Jack Station Road over Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Station Road over Kennedy Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jack Station Road over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jack Station Road over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Station Road over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.