US Bridges

New Authon Pct 2 over Dry Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.6 Mi. East of FM 113 · Structure no. 021840AA0551001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Authon Pct 2 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Authon Pct 2 over Dry Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNew Authon Pct 2
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.6 Mi. East of FM 113
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87103, -97.94948
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2019)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 New Authon Pct 2 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Authon Pct 2 over Dry Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does New Authon Pct 2 over Dry Creek carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Authon Pct 2 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Authon Pct 2 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.