US Bridges

Dean RD Pct 3 over Branch of Sanchez Ck

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 0.9 Mi. S. of IH 20 · Structure no. 021840AA0481001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean RD Pct 3 over Branch of Sanchez Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dean RD Pct 3 over Branch of Sanchez Ck in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDean RD Pct 3
CrossesBranch of Sanchez Ck
Location0.9 Mi. S. of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71683, -97.84251
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2010)
Projected traffic570 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dean RD Pct 3 over Branch of Sanchez Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean RD Pct 3 over Branch of Sanchez Ck 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 Dean RD Pct 3 over Branch of Sanchez Ck carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Dean RD Pct 3 over Branch of Sanchez Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dean RD Pct 3 over Branch of Sanchez Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.