US Bridges

Old Brock RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek

FairPosted for load

Parker County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of FM 1189 · Structure no. 021840AA0458003

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Brock RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Brock RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2029. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Brock RD Pct 3
CrossesPatrick Creek
Location2.8 MI N of FM 1189
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69852, -97.89648
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Brock RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Old Brock 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 Old Brock RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Old Brock RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Brock RD Pct 3 over Patrick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.