US Bridges

Jw Johnson RD East over Burgentine Creek

Good

Refugio County, Texas · .25 MI E of FM 774 · Structure no. 161960AA0032001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jw Johnson RD East over Burgentine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jw Johnson RD East over Burgentine Creek in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJw Johnson RD East
CrossesBurgentine Creek
Location.25 MI E of FM 774
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.35031, -96.86333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
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 Jw Johnson RD East over Burgentine Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jw Johnson RD East over Burgentine 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 Jw Johnson RD East over Burgentine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Jw Johnson RD East over Burgentine Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jw Johnson RD East over Burgentine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.