US Bridges

J2 Ranch Road over Leona Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 2.20 MI NW of FM 444 · Structure no. 132350AA0137001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J2 Ranch Road over Leona Creek is a steel other carrying J2 Ranch Road over Leona Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesJ2 Ranch Road
CrossesLeona Creek
Location2.20 MI NW of FM 444
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94417, -96.8389
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 J2 Ranch Road over Leona Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is J2 Ranch Road over Leona 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does J2 Ranch Road over Leona Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is J2 Ranch Road over Leona Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns J2 Ranch Road over Leona Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.