SH 185 over Jim Branch
GoodVictoria County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 132350043202013
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,988
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 185 over Jim Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 185 over Jim Branch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 77 years old, older 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 8,988 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,870 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 185 over Jim Branch built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is SH 185 over Jim 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 185 over Jim Branch carry?
About 8,988 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 185 over Jim Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns SH 185 over Jim Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.