US Bridges

Jackson RD over Dog Branch Relief

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 1.65 MI NE of SH 202 · Structure no. 161960AA0106002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson RD over Dog Branch Relief is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson RD over Dog Branch Relief in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson RD
CrossesDog Branch Relief
Location1.65 MI NE of SH 202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.37605, -97.33589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Jackson RD over Dog Branch Relief built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson RD over Dog Branch Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson RD over Dog Branch Relief carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Jackson RD over Dog Branch Relief?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson RD over Dog Branch Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.