US Bridges

Hood RD Min Wells over Branch of Rock Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 021840C01405001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hood RD Min Wells over Branch of Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hood RD Min Wells over Branch of Rock Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 939 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,530 by 2030. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHood RD Min Wells
CrossesBranch of Rock Creek
Location0.5 MI N of US 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81945, -98.05387
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2024)
Projected traffic2,530 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$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hood RD Min Wells over Branch of Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hood RD Min Wells over Branch of Rock 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hood RD Min Wells over Branch of Rock Creek carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hood RD Min Wells over Branch of Rock Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Hood RD Min Wells over Branch of Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.