US Bridges

Parker ST over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 191030B02270001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,529
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker ST over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parker ST over Union Pacific Railroad in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 2,529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,829 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParker ST
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.2 MI N of US 80
RouteCity Street 317
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55098, -94.38514
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,529 (2020)
Projected traffic2,829 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker ST over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker ST over Union Pacific Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Parker ST over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 2,529 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Parker ST over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Parker ST over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.