US Bridges

Church RD - Pct 1 over Little Silver Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 2.75 Mi. S. of FM 730 · Structure no. 021840AA0323003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,162
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church RD - Pct 1 over Little Silver Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church RD - Pct 1 over Little Silver Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,390 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChurch RD - Pct 1
CrossesLittle Silver Creek
Location2.75 Mi. S. of FM 730
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83564, -97.59722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,162 (2024)
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 Little Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Church RD - Pct 1 over Little Silver Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD - Pct 1 over Little Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.