US Bridges

Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Hart Branch

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 0.65 Mi. N. of FM 1708 · Structure no. 021840AA0124001

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,585
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Hart Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Hart Branch in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 80 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 2,585 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,220 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTin Top RD Pct 3
CrossesHart Branch
Location0.65 Mi. N. of FM 1708
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65552, -97.79627
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,585 (2024)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Hart Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Hart Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Hart Branch carry?

About 2,585 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Hart Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Hart Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.