US Bridges

Bennett Road Pct 3 over Trib of Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Parker County, Texas · 0.35 MI SW of FM 3028 · Structure no. 021840AA0506004

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Road Pct 3 over Trib of Rock Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Bennett Road Pct 3 over Trib of Rock Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 83 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 514 vehicles a day, projected to reach 580 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBennett Road Pct 3
CrossesTrib of Rock Creek
Location0.35 MI SW of FM 3028
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74582, -98.05423
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2024)
Projected traffic580 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennett Road Pct 3 over Trib of Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Bennett Road Pct 3 over Trib of Rock 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 Bennett Road Pct 3 over Trib of Rock Creek carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bennett Road Pct 3 over Trib of Rock Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett Road Pct 3 over Trib of Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.