US Bridges

Hood Road over Branch of Rock Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 2.5 MI N of US180 · Structure no. 021840C01405002

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hood Road over Branch of Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hood Road 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 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 690 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHood Road
CrossesBranch of Rock Creek
Location2.5 MI N of US180
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83993, -98.0439
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2010)
Projected traffic690 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hood Road over Branch of Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Hood Road 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 Road over Branch of Rock Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Hood Road over Branch of Rock Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hood Road over Branch of Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.