US Bridges

Chisholm TR (ntta) over Sparks Drive

Good

Johnson County, Texas · Chisholm @ Sparks Drive · Structure no. 021270050405512

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,738
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Chisholm TR (ntta) over Sparks Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chisholm TR (ntta) over Sparks Drive in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10,738 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2033. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChisholm TR (ntta)
CrossesSparks Drive
LocationChisholm @ Sparks Drive
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40305, -97.41661
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,738 (2023)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chisholm TR (ntta) over Sparks Drive built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chisholm TR (ntta) over Sparks Drive 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Chisholm TR (ntta) over Sparks Drive carry?

About 10,738 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chisholm TR (ntta) over Sparks Drive?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Chisholm TR (ntta) over Sparks Drive?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.