US Bridges

Friendship Pct 1 over Squaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Hood County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of US 377 · Structure no. 021120AA0139001

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship Pct 1 over Squaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying Friendship Pct 1 over Squaw Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFriendship Pct 1
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location0.40 MI N of US 377
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39469, -97.9038
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2009)
Projected traffic180 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Friendship Pct 1 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendship Pct 1 over Squaw 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Friendship Pct 1 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Friendship Pct 1 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Friendship Pct 1 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.