US Bridges

Thompson Pct 3 over East Sanchez Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 1884 · Structure no. 021840AA0438001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,701
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Pct 3 over East Sanchez Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson Pct 3 over East Sanchez Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,701 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,130 by 2029. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesThompson Pct 3
CrossesEast Sanchez Creek
Location0.5 MI E of FM 1884
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64053, -97.82982
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,701 (2024)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Thompson Pct 3 over East Sanchez Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Pct 3 over East Sanchez Creek 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 Thompson Pct 3 over East Sanchez Creek carry?

About 1,701 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Thompson Pct 3 over East Sanchez Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Pct 3 over East Sanchez Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.