US Bridges

Smith RD Pct 1 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of N Springfield · Structure no. 021840AA0713001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith RD Pct 1 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smith RD Pct 1 over Walnut Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith RD Pct 1
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.4 MI N of N Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.969, -97.64567
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2009)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Smith RD Pct 1 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith RD Pct 1 over Walnut 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 Smith RD Pct 1 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smith RD Pct 1 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Smith RD Pct 1 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.