US Bridges

Greenwood RD Pct 3 over Coffee Creek

FairPosted for load

Parker County, Texas · 4.5 MI W of US 80 SP 312 · Structure no. 021840AA0318004

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood RD Pct 3 over Coffee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood RD Pct 3 over Coffee Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 87 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 309 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood RD Pct 3
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location4.5 MI W of US 80 SP 312
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75544, -97.89509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2024)
Projected traffic340 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood RD Pct 3 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Greenwood RD Pct 3 over Coffee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Greenwood RD Pct 3 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Greenwood RD Pct 3 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood RD Pct 3 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.