US Bridges

Old Dennis R Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.8 Mi. W.Of FM1884 · Structure no. 021840AA0445002

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,671
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dennis R Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dennis R Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,671 vehicles a day, projected to reach 760 by 2029. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dennis R Pct 3
CrossesSanchez Creek
Location1.8 Mi. W.Of FM1884
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69226, -97.85307
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,671 (2024)
Projected traffic760 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Old Dennis R Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dennis R 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 Old Dennis R Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek carry?

About 1,671 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Old Dennis R Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dennis R Pct 3 over Sanchez Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.