US Bridges

O Springtown Pct 1 over Woody Creek

FairPosted for load

Parker County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of Veal Sta. Rd. · Structure no. 021840AA0227002

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O Springtown Pct 1 over Woody Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying O Springtown Pct 1 over Woody Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesO Springtown Pct 1
CrossesWoody Creek
Location0.8 MI N of Veal Sta. Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92138, -97.68175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was O Springtown Pct 1 over Woody Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is O Springtown Pct 1 over Woody Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does O Springtown Pct 1 over Woody Creek carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is O Springtown Pct 1 over Woody Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns O Springtown Pct 1 over Woody Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.