US Bridges

North Lake D Pct 1 over TR Clear Fk Trinity

FairPosted for load

Parker County, Texas · 1.8 MI N. of FM 730 · Structure no. 021840AA0254002

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
994
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Lake D Pct 1 over TR Clear Fk Trinity is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Lake D Pct 1 over TR Clear Fk Trinity in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1939, 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 994 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNorth Lake D Pct 1
CrossesTR Clear Fk Trinity
Location1.8 MI N. of FM 730
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82604, -97.7085
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic994 (2024)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 North Lake D Pct 1 over TR Clear Fk Trinity built?

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

What condition is North Lake D Pct 1 over TR Clear Fk Trinity 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 North Lake D Pct 1 over TR Clear Fk Trinity carry?

About 994 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Lake D Pct 1 over TR Clear Fk Trinity?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns North Lake D Pct 1 over TR Clear Fk Trinity?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.