US Bridges

CR 120 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 0.63 E from SH 108 · Structure no. 020730AA0120002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 120 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 120 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2036. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 120 - Pct 4
CrossesBarton Creek
Location0.63 E from SH 108
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47036, -98.35056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 120 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 120 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 120 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 120 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 120 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.