US Bridges

Jenkins Cemetery over Mill Branch

Good

San Jacinto County, Texas · 3.1 MI SW of FM 946 · Structure no. 112040AA0151002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jenkins Cemetery over Mill Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jenkins Cemetery over Mill Branch in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesJenkins Cemetery
CrossesMill Branch
Location3.1 MI SW of FM 946
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.67263, -95.30208
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic18 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Jenkins Cemetery over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jenkins Cemetery over Mill Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Jenkins Cemetery over Mill Branch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jenkins Cemetery over Mill Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jenkins Cemetery over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.