US Bridges

Bennett RD - Pct 3 over Trib of Brazos River

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 113 · Structure no. 021840AA0506001

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett RD - Pct 3 over Trib of Brazos River is a concrete slab carrying Bennett RD - Pct 3 over Trib of Brazos River in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBennett RD - Pct 3
CrossesTrib of Brazos River
Location1.0 MI W of FM 113
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69729, -98.02761
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.
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 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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2024)
Projected traffic670 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennett RD - Pct 3 over Trib of Brazos River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Bennett RD - Pct 3 over Trib of Brazos River 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 Bennett RD - Pct 3 over Trib of Brazos River carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bennett RD - Pct 3 over Trib of Brazos River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett RD - Pct 3 over Trib of Brazos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.