US Bridges

FM 960 over Jones Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 4.2 MI SW of FM 961 · Structure no. 132410126001014

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 960 over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 960 over Jones Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 960
CrossesJones Creek
Location4.2 MI SW of FM 961
RouteState Highway 960
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.25536, -96.24803
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2021)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 960 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 960 over Jones 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 FM 960 over Jones Creek carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 960 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 960 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.