US Bridges

SH 60 over Jarvis Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 1.35 MI SE of FM 1299 · Structure no. 132410024101001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,073
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Jarvis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 60 over Jarvis Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 94 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 4,073 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,888 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 60
CrossesJarvis Creek
Location1.35 MI SE of FM 1299
RouteState Highway 60
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.24529, -96.04481
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,073 (2021)
Projected traffic4,888 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 60 over Jarvis Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SH 60 over Jarvis 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 60 over Jarvis Creek carry?

About 4,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Jarvis Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 60 over Jarvis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.