US Bridges

Kings Gate RD over Clear Fork Trinity River

FairPosted for load

Parker County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of IH20 · Structure no. 021840J00105001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,484
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Gate RD over Clear Fork Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Gate RD over Clear Fork Trinity River in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,484 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKings Gate RD
CrossesClear Fork Trinity River
Location0.1 MI N of IH20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74145, -97.65326
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,484 (2024)
Projected traffic670 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Gate RD over Clear Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Gate RD over Clear Fork Trinity River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kings Gate RD over Clear Fork Trinity River carry?

About 1,484 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Kings Gate RD over Clear Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Gate RD over Clear Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.