US Bridges

Old Dennis R Pct 3 over Patrick Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 1189 · Structure no. 021840AA0446002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
823
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dennis R Pct 3 over Patrick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dennis R Pct 3 over Patrick Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 823 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dennis R Pct 3
CrossesPatrick Creek
Location0.1 MI E of FM 1189
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63743, -97.91332
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 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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic823 (2024)
Projected traffic530 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Patrick Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

About 823 vehicles per day (2024 count).

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

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dennis R Pct 3 over Patrick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.