US Bridges

Rock Creek Pct 3 over Rocky Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of SH-108 · Structure no. 021820AA0227001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek Pct 3 over Rocky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Creek Pct 3 over Rocky Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRock Creek Pct 3
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.1 MI N of SH-108
RouteCounty Highway 227
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56847, -98.43331
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Rock Creek Pct 3 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek Pct 3 over Rocky 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 Rock Creek Pct 3 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Creek Pct 3 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek Pct 3 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.