US Bridges

Loop 533 over Rock Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 021820036205028

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 533 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 533 over Rock Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLoop 533
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.2 MI S of SH 16
RouteState Highway 533
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00083, -98.41324
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Loop 533 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 533 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 533 over Rock Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Loop 533 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 533 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.