US Bridges

Fairview DR Pct 3 over Big Grindstone CR

Good

Parker County, Texas · 2.0 MI SE of FM 113 · Structure no. 021840AA0495001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview DR Pct 3 over Big Grindstone CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview DR Pct 3 over Big Grindstone CR in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 886 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2029. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview DR Pct 3
CrossesBig Grindstone CR
Location2.0 MI SE of FM 113
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73891, -97.97978
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than 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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2024)
Projected traffic700 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview DR Pct 3 over Big Grindstone CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview DR Pct 3 over Big Grindstone CR 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 Fairview DR Pct 3 over Big Grindstone CR carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Fairview DR Pct 3 over Big Grindstone CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview DR Pct 3 over Big Grindstone CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.