US Bridges

Ranch House Road over Squaw Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Navajo Trail · Structure no. 021840J00020003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,415
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ranch House Road over Squaw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ranch House Road over Squaw Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,270 by 2029. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRanch House Road
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Navajo Trail
RouteCity Street 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76542, -97.64846
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2024)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Ranch House Road over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ranch House Road over Squaw 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ranch House Road over Squaw Creek carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ranch House Road over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ranch House Road over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.