US Bridges

Kittrell Road over Trib Wheatfield Branch

Good

San Jacinto County, Texas · 1.3 MI SE of End FM 3018 · Structure no. 112040AA0153002

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kittrell Road over Trib Wheatfield Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kittrell Road over Trib Wheatfield Branch in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKittrell Road
CrossesTrib Wheatfield Branch
Location1.3 MI SE of End FM 3018
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69034, -95.30269
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2021)
Projected traffic64 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kittrell Road over Trib Wheatfield Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kittrell Road over Trib Wheatfield 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 Kittrell Road over Trib Wheatfield Branch carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kittrell Road over Trib Wheatfield Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kittrell Road over Trib Wheatfield Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.