US Bridges

Old Garner R Pct 2 over Big Grindstone Ck

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 3.0 Mi. North of US 180 · Structure no. 021840AA0533001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
321
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Garner R Pct 2 over Big Grindstone Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Garner R Pct 2 over Big Grindstone Ck 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 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesOld Garner R Pct 2
CrossesBig Grindstone Ck
Location3.0 Mi. North of US 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8167, -97.91477
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2019)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Old Garner R Pct 2 over Big Grindstone Ck built?

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

What condition is Old Garner R Pct 2 over Big Grindstone 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Garner R Pct 2 over Big Grindstone Ck carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Garner R Pct 2 over Big Grindstone Ck?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Garner R Pct 2 over Big Grindstone Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.