US Bridges

Bear Creek R Pct 4 over Bear Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 3.6 MI W of Kelly RD · Structure no. 021840AA0279002

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek R Pct 4 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Creek R Pct 4 over Bear Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBear Creek R Pct 4
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.6 MI W of Kelly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63515, -97.62803
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2019)
Projected traffic543 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bear Creek R Pct 4 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek R Pct 4 over Bear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Creek R Pct 4 over Bear Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bear Creek R Pct 4 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek R Pct 4 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.