US Bridges

Ric Williamson HWY over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.5 Mi. SW of FM 920 · Structure no. 021840AA9283002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,086
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ric Williamson HWY over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ric Williamson HWY over Union Pacific Railroad in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,086 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,209 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRic Williamson HWY
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.5 Mi. SW of FM 920
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77784, -97.81804
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,086 (2024)
Projected traffic12,209 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ric Williamson HWY over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ric Williamson HWY over Union Pacific Railroad 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 Ric Williamson HWY over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 10,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ric Williamson HWY over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ric Williamson HWY over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.