US Bridges

Bethel RD Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 7.6 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 021840AA0441003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel RD Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel RD Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBethel RD Pct 3
CrossesSanchez Creek
Location7.6 MI S of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62621, -97.83185
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Bethel RD Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel RD Pct 3 over 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 Bethel RD Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bethel RD Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel RD Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.