US Bridges

Panhandle Pct 3 over East Rock Creek

Good

Jack County, Texas · 1.6 MI NW of US 380 · Structure no. 021200AA0220001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panhandle Pct 3 over East Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Panhandle Pct 3 over East Rock Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPanhandle Pct 3
CrossesEast Rock Creek
Location1.6 MI NW of US 380
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1711, -98.41161
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Panhandle Pct 3 over East Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panhandle Pct 3 over East Rock 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Panhandle Pct 3 over East Rock Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Panhandle Pct 3 over East Rock Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Panhandle Pct 3 over East Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.