FM 5 over Willow Creek
GoodParker County, Texas · 2.00 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 021840146901003
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,803
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 5 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 5 over Willow Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 7,803 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,360 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 5 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 5 over Willow 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 5 over Willow Creek carry?
About 7,803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 5 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 5 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.