US Bridges

East Lake Drive over Clear Fork Trinity River

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Mikus Road · Structure no. 021840B00422001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,735
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lake Drive over Clear Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Lake Drive over Clear Fork Trinity River in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,735 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,602 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Lake Drive
CrossesClear Fork Trinity River
Location0.2 MI E of Mikus Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76882, -97.67388
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,735 (2019)
Projected traffic2,602 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 East Lake Drive over Clear Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Lake Drive over Clear Fork Trinity River 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 East Lake Drive over Clear Fork Trinity River carry?

About 1,735 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is East Lake Drive over Clear Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East Lake Drive over Clear Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.