CO RD 463 over East Fork Jones Creek
PoorPosted for loadWharton County, Texas · 1.90 MI S of FM 961 · Structure no. 132410AA0640001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 463 over East Fork Jones Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 463 over East Fork Jones Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 463 over East Fork Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 463 over East Fork Jones Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 463 over East Fork Jones Creek carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 463 over East Fork Jones Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 463 over East Fork Jones Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.