US Bridges

Hancock ST over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 030390C00170001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock ST over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hancock ST over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHancock ST
CrossesDry Fk Little Wichita Rv
Location0.55 MI S of US 82
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.80695, -98.18824
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hancock ST over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock ST over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hancock ST over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Hancock ST over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock ST over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.