US Bridges

Mcvoid RD Pct 1 over Trib of Walnut Creek

PoorPosted for load

Parker County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of FM 2257 · Structure no. 021840AA0229002

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcvoid RD Pct 1 over Trib of Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcvoid RD Pct 1 over Trib of Walnut Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcvoid RD Pct 1
CrossesTrib of Walnut Creek
Location1.7 MI N of FM 2257
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99491, -97.62717
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2019)
Projected traffic128 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcvoid RD Pct 1 over Trib of Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcvoid RD Pct 1 over Trib of Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mcvoid RD Pct 1 over Trib of Walnut Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcvoid RD Pct 1 over Trib of Walnut Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Mcvoid RD Pct 1 over Trib of Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.