US Bridges

Jennings RD over Agua Azul Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 9.0 MI S of SH 359 · Structure no. 222400AA1004001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
117 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings RD over Agua Azul Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jennings RD over Agua Azul Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesJennings RD
CrossesAgua Azul Creek
Location9.0 MI S of SH 359
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.33244, -99.14518
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Jennings RD over Agua Azul Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings RD over Agua Azul 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings RD over Agua Azul Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jennings RD over Agua Azul Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings RD over Agua Azul Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.