US Bridges

Church RD Pct 1 over Silver Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of FM 730 · Structure no. 021840AA0323002

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,850
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church RD Pct 1 over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church RD Pct 1 over Silver Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,390 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch RD Pct 1
CrossesSilver Creek
Location2.5 MI S of FM 730
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83961, -97.59749
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2019)
Projected traffic5,390 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Church RD Pct 1 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church RD Pct 1 over Silver 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 Church RD Pct 1 over Silver Creek carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Church RD Pct 1 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD Pct 1 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.