US Bridges

FM 1948 over Jerdelle Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 4.67 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 172390223802002

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1948 over Jerdelle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1948 over Jerdelle Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2033. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1948
CrossesJerdelle Creek
Location4.67 MI W of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1948
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28529, -96.56509
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 1948 over Jerdelle Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1948 over Jerdelle 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 FM 1948 over Jerdelle Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1948 over Jerdelle Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1948 over Jerdelle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.