US Bridges

Verandah Blvd over Bearpen Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of FM 2642 · Structure no. 011170AA0032001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verandah Blvd over Bearpen Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Verandah Blvd over Bearpen Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2027. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVerandah Blvd
CrossesBearpen Creek
Location0.05 MI E of FM 2642
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98489, -96.29127
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2007)
Projected traffic1 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Verandah Blvd over Bearpen Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verandah Blvd over Bearpen 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Verandah Blvd over Bearpen Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Verandah Blvd over Bearpen Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Verandah Blvd over Bearpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.