US Bridges

Lee RD Min Wells over Branch of Rock Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of County Line · Structure no. 021840C01420001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee RD Min Wells over Branch of Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee RD Min Wells over Branch of Rock Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 737 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLee RD Min Wells
CrossesBranch of Rock Creek
Location0.2 MI E of County Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82577, -98.05916
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2024)
Projected traffic650 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee 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 Lee RD Min Wells over Branch of Rock Creek carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2024 count).

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.