US Bridges

Finney Pct 1 over Ash Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of SH-199 · Structure no. 021840AA0302001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
515
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finney Pct 1 over Ash Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Finney Pct 1 over Ash Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 515 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFinney Pct 1
CrossesAsh Creek
Location2.7 MI S of SH-199
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89621, -97.62213
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2024)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Finney Pct 1 over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finney Pct 1 over Ash Creek 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 Finney Pct 1 over Ash Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Finney Pct 1 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Finney Pct 1 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.