US Bridges

SH 105 over Jordan Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.95 MI SW of FM 1155 · Structure no. 172390031506049

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,320
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Jordan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 105 over Jordan Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 4,320 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 105
CrossesJordan Creek
Location0.95 MI SW of FM 1155
RouteState Highway 105
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32953, -96.17762
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,320 (2013)
Projected traffic6,060 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 105 over Jordan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 4,320 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.