US Bridges

Walnut Ck DR Pct 1 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 1.1 Mi. N. of SH 199 · Structure no. 021840AA0228001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,374
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Ck DR Pct 1 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Ck DR Pct 1 over Walnut Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,374 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Ck DR Pct 1
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.1 Mi. N. of SH 199
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96343, -97.65969
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,374 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Walnut Ck DR Pct 1 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Ck DR Pct 1 over Walnut 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 Walnut Ck DR Pct 1 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,374 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Ck DR Pct 1 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Ck DR Pct 1 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.