US Bridges

Bankhead HWY Pct 4 over Willow Ck

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of I20 · Structure no. 021840AA0340001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,586
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bankhead HWY Pct 4 over Willow Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bankhead HWY Pct 4 over Willow Ck 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 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 1,586 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,740 by 2030. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBankhead HWY Pct 4
CrossesWillow Ck
Location1.1 MI S of I20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74209, -97.72788
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,586 (2024)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bankhead HWY Pct 4 over Willow Ck built?

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

What condition is Bankhead HWY Pct 4 over Willow Ck 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 Bankhead HWY Pct 4 over Willow Ck carry?

About 1,586 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bankhead HWY Pct 4 over Willow Ck?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bankhead HWY Pct 4 over Willow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.