US Bridges

Clear Lake Road over Clear Lake Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.2 Mile SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 021840B00148001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,556
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Lake Road over Clear Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clear Lake Road over Clear Lake Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,556 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,560 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClear Lake Road
CrossesClear Lake Creek
Location0.2 Mile SE of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73646, -97.75998
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,556 (2024)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2029
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Clear Lake Road over Clear Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Lake Road over Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake Road over Clear Lake Creek carry?

About 5,556 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Clear Lake Road over Clear Lake Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Lake Road over Clear Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.