US Bridges

Pershing Road over Branch of Rock Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Lee Road · Structure no. 021840C01425002

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pershing Road over Branch of Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pershing Road over Branch of Rock Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPershing Road
CrossesBranch of Rock Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Lee Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83066, -98.05207
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic180 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pershing Road over Branch of Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Pershing 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 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pershing Road over Branch of Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.