US Bridges

SH 105 over Jackson Creek

Poor

Washington County, Texas · 2.84 MI NE of FM 390 · Structure no. 172390031506037

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,316
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Jackson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 105 over Jackson Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 100 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,316 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,396 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesJackson Creek
Location2.84 MI NE of FM 390
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27579, -96.24094
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,316 (2023)
Projected traffic8,396 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 105 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 105 over Jackson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 6,316 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.