US Bridges

Andrew Jackson DR over Menard Creek

Poor

Polk County, Texas · 4.3 MI E of SH 146 · Structure no. 111870AA1227001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrew Jackson DR over Menard Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Andrew Jackson DR over Menard Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAndrew Jackson DR
CrossesMenard Creek
Location4.3 MI E of SH 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6726, -94.83841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic75 by 2029
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Andrew Jackson DR over Menard Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andrew Jackson DR over Menard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Andrew Jackson DR over Menard Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Andrew Jackson DR over Menard Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Andrew Jackson DR over Menard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.