US Bridges

River Road over Lake Granbury

Good

Hood County, Texas · 0.03 MI SE Cliff Swallow · Structure no. 021120B00370001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Lake Granbury is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Lake Granbury in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesLake Granbury
Location0.03 MI SE Cliff Swallow
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42017, -97.77722
Functional classUrban 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Lake Granbury built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Lake Granbury 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 River Road over Lake Granbury carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is River Road over Lake Granbury?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Lake Granbury?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.