US Bridges

Carter Road Pct 2 over Carter Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.1 Mi. W. of FM 51 · Structure no. 021840AA0250001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,707
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Road Pct 2 over Carter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carter Road Pct 2 over Carter Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,707 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter Road Pct 2
CrossesCarter Creek
Location1.1 Mi. W. of FM 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90336, -97.73799
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,707 (2024)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Carter Road Pct 2 over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Road Pct 2 over Carter Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Carter Road Pct 2 over Carter Creek carry?

About 1,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carter Road Pct 2 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Road Pct 2 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.