US Bridges

Lake DR over Walnut Creek

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Parker County, Texas · 0.07 MI S of Walnut Ck DR · Structure no. 021840H00145001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake DR over Walnut Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lake DR over Walnut Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake DR
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.07 MI S of Walnut Ck DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96466, -97.67081
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake DR over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake DR over Walnut 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lake DR over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake DR over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lake DR over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.