US Bridges

Birdwell RD Pct 3 over Board Tree Creek

Good

Jack County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of US-380 · Structure no. 021200AA0233001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Birdwell RD Pct 3 over Board Tree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birdwell RD Pct 3 over Board Tree Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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, projected to reach 180 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBirdwell RD Pct 3
CrossesBoard Tree Creek
Location1.6 MI S of US-380
RouteCounty Highway 233
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13912, -98.37604
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic180 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Birdwell RD Pct 3 over Board Tree Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Birdwell RD Pct 3 over Board Tree 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 Birdwell RD Pct 3 over Board Tree Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Birdwell RD Pct 3 over Board Tree Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Birdwell RD Pct 3 over Board Tree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.