US Bridges

Fall Ck HWY Pct 3 over Fall Creek

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of FM1190 · Structure no. 021120AA0506001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,229
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Ck HWY Pct 3 over Fall Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fall Ck HWY Pct 3 over Fall Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 1,229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 780 by 2029. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFall Ck HWY Pct 3
CrossesFall Creek
Location0.60 MI E of FM1190
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40252, -97.64117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,229 (2024)
Projected traffic780 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fall Ck HWY Pct 3 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Ck HWY Pct 3 over Fall 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 Fall Ck HWY Pct 3 over Fall Creek carry?

About 1,229 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Fall Ck HWY Pct 3 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Ck HWY Pct 3 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.