US Bridges

Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Three Mile Branch

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of I20 · Structure no. 021840AA0124003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,795
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Three Mile Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Three Mile Branch in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,795 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,050 by 2029. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTin Top RD Pct 3
CrossesThree Mile Branch
Location0.9 MI S of I20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71505, -97.79648
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,795 (2024)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Three Mile Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Three Mile 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 December 2023.

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

About 6,795 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Three Mile Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tin Top RD Pct 3 over Three Mile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.