US Bridges

Cross Post Road over Branch of Rock Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Pershing RD · Structure no. 021840C01395001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Post Road over Branch of Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cross Post Road over Branch of Rock Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Post Road
CrossesBranch of Rock Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Pershing RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83035, -98.05324
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2030
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Post Road over Branch of Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Post Road over Branch of Rock 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cross Post Road over Branch of Rock Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cross Post Road over Branch of Rock Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Post Road over Branch of Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.