Arterial RD #3 over Rock Creek
FairBowie County, Texas · Btwn Rds G-12 & G-13 · Structure no. DAPAMCRIV002476
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Arterial RD #3 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Arterial RD #3 over Rock Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arterial RD #3 over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arterial RD #3 over Rock 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Arterial RD #3 over Rock Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Arterial RD #3 over Rock Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Arterial RD #3 over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the Army.