US Bridges

Jackson RD over Blanco Creek

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 1.2 MI NE of SH 202 · Structure no. 161960AA0106004

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
389 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson RD over Blanco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson RD over Blanco Creek in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 62 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 150 by 2035. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson RD
CrossesBlanco Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of SH 202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.37424, -97.34294
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson RD over Blanco Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Jackson RD over Blanco Creek 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 Blanco Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Jackson RD over Blanco Creek?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson RD over Blanco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.