US Bridges

FM 1885 over Rock Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 113 · Structure no. 021840053905023

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,162
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1885 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1885 over Rock Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1885
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.3 MI W of FM 113
RouteState Highway 1885
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91268, -98.00296
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,162 (2024)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FM 1885 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1885 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1885 over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1885 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1885 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.