US Bridges

Jennings RD over Barrocito Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 11.1 MI S of SH 359 · Structure no. 222400AA1004002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings RD over Barrocito Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jennings RD over Barrocito Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesJennings RD
CrossesBarrocito Creek
Location11.1 MI S of SH 359
RouteCounty Highway 1004
StateTexas
Coordinates27.30344, -99.15929
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 Barrocito Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings RD over Barrocito Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings RD over Barrocito Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jennings RD over Barrocito Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings RD over Barrocito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.