US Bridges

Kelly RD - Pct 4 over Clear Fork Trinity

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 1.2 MI South of FM 1187 · Structure no. 021840AA0265001

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,927
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly RD - Pct 4 over Clear Fork Trinity is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelly RD - Pct 4 over Clear Fork Trinity in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 91 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 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 1,927 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,910 by 2030. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKelly RD - Pct 4
CrossesClear Fork Trinity
Location1.2 MI South of FM 1187
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65341, -97.58645
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,927 (2019)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly RD - Pct 4 over Clear Fork Trinity built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Kelly RD - Pct 4 over Clear Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kelly RD - Pct 4 over Clear Fork Trinity carry?

About 1,927 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kelly RD - Pct 4 over Clear Fork Trinity?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly RD - Pct 4 over Clear Fork Trinity?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.