US Bridges

Center Point Pct 4 over Underwood Branch

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 021840AA0374001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,403
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Point Pct 4 over Underwood Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Point Pct 4 over Underwood Branch 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 1,403 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,020 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Point Pct 4
CrossesUnderwood Branch
Location0.3 MI S of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7442, -97.72663
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,403 (2024)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2030
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Point Pct 4 over Underwood Branch built?

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

What condition is Center Point Pct 4 over Underwood Branch 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 Center Point Pct 4 over Underwood Branch carry?

About 1,403 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Center Point Pct 4 over Underwood Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Center Point Pct 4 over Underwood Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.