US Bridges

FM 5 over Willow Creek Relief

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.90 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 021840146901004

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,803
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 5 over Willow Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 5 over Willow Creek Relief in Parker 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 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 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 5
CrossesWillow Creek Relief
Location1.90 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 5
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72224, -97.67197
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,803 (2024)
Projected traffic8,360 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5 over Willow Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is FM 5 over Willow Creek Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 7,803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 5 over Willow Creek Relief?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 5 over Willow Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.