US Bridges

FM 113 over North Rippy Branch

Good

Parker County, Texas · 2.1 Mi. S of FM1885 · Structure no. 021840071702081

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 113 over North Rippy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 113 over North Rippy Branch in Parker 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFM 113
CrossesNorth Rippy Branch
Location2.1 Mi. S of FM1885
RouteState Highway 113
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88214, -97.97917
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 113 over North Rippy Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 113 over North Rippy Branch 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 113 over North Rippy Branch carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 113 over North Rippy Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 113 over North Rippy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.