US Bridges

Dennis RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek

FairPosted for load

Parker County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of FM 1189 · Structure no. 021840AA0457001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,849
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dennis RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dennis RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,849 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,860 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDennis RD Pct 3
CrossesPatrick Creek
Location0.25 MI NE of FM 1189
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66062, -97.90938
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,849 (2024)
Projected traffic1,860 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dennis RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dennis RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Dennis RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek carry?

About 3,849 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Dennis RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dennis RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.