US Bridges

Buckner RD Pct 3 over Kickapoo Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.5 Mi. E. of FM 1189 · Structure no. 021840AA0450003

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckner RD Pct 3 over Kickapoo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckner RD Pct 3 over Kickapoo Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckner RD Pct 3
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. of FM 1189
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59183, -97.89672
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2035
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 Buckner RD Pct 3 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckner RD Pct 3 over Kickapoo 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 Buckner RD Pct 3 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buckner RD Pct 3 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Buckner RD Pct 3 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.