US Bridges

FM 113 over Trib of Dry Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 021840071702006

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 113 over Trib of Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 113 over Trib of Dry Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,071 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFM 113
CrossesTrib of Dry Creek
Location0.3 MI N of US 180
RouteState Highway 113
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8012, -97.98819
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,071 (2024)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 113 over Trib of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 113 over Trib of Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 113 over Trib of Dry Creek carry?

About 2,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 113 over Trib of Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 113 over Trib of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.