US Bridges

Meander RD - Pct 4 over Rucker Creek

Good

Hood County, Texas · 0.8 MI North US 377 · Structure no. 021120AA0386001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,171
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meander RD - Pct 4 over Rucker Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meander RD - Pct 4 over Rucker Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2029. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMeander RD - Pct 4
CrossesRucker Creek
Location0.8 MI North US 377
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46732, -97.73665
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,171 (2019)
Projected traffic670 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Meander RD - Pct 4 over Rucker Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meander RD - Pct 4 over Rucker 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Meander RD - Pct 4 over Rucker Creek carry?

About 1,171 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Meander RD - Pct 4 over Rucker Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Meander RD - Pct 4 over Rucker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.