US Bridges

FM 960 over Jones Creek Tributary

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 3.6 MI SW of FM 961 · Structure no. 132410126001015

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 960 over Jones Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FM 960 over Jones Creek Tributary in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 960
CrossesJones Creek Tributary
Location3.6 MI SW of FM 961
RouteState Highway 960
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26399, -96.24471
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 Tributary built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 960 over Jones Creek Tributary 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 960 over Jones Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is FM 960 over Jones Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 960 over Jones Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.