US Bridges

Old Granbury Pct 4 over Walnut Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hood County, Texas · 3.8 MI NW US-377 · Structure no. 021120AA0391002

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Granbury Pct 4 over Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Granbury Pct 4 over Walnut 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesOld Granbury Pct 4
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location3.8 MI NW US-377
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48915, -97.68067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 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 (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2024)
Projected traffic380 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Granbury Pct 4 over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Granbury Pct 4 over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Granbury Pct 4 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Old Granbury Pct 4 over Walnut 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 Old Granbury Pct 4 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.