Howard Rd. - Pct 2 over Dry Creek
FairParker County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 113 · Structure no. 021840AA0539001
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard Rd. - Pct 2 over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howard Rd. - Pct 2 over Dry Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Rd. - Pct 2 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howard Rd. - Pct 2 over Dry 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Howard Rd. - Pct 2 over Dry Creek carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Howard Rd. - Pct 2 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Rd. - Pct 2 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.