US Bridges

Jr College Blvd over Baughman Slough

FairPosted for load

Wharton County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of CO RD 112 · Structure no. 132410AA0257002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,049
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jr College Blvd over Baughman Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jr College Blvd over Baughman Slough in Wharton 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,049 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2034. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJr College Blvd
CrossesBaughman Slough
Location0.90 MI N of CO RD 112
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34009, -96.07798
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,049 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jr College Blvd over Baughman Slough built?

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

What condition is Jr College Blvd over Baughman Slough 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jr College Blvd over Baughman Slough carry?

About 2,049 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jr College Blvd over Baughman Slough?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jr College Blvd over Baughman Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.