US Bridges

Ellis DR -- Pct 3 over Patrick Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 2.0 MI NW US 80-SPUR 312 · Structure no. 021840AA0486001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis DR -- Pct 3 over Patrick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellis DR -- Pct 3 over Patrick Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 247 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2029. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesEllis DR -- Pct 3
CrossesPatrick Creek
Location2.0 MI NW US 80-SPUR 312
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74079, -97.88399
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2024)
Projected traffic270 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellis DR -- Pct 3 over Patrick Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis DR -- 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 Ellis DR -- Pct 3 over Patrick Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ellis DR -- Pct 3 over Patrick Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis DR -- Pct 3 over Patrick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.