US Bridges

Walsh Ranch Pkwy over Patterson Branch

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 021840ZW0781001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walsh Ranch Pkwy over Patterson Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walsh Ranch Pkwy over Patterson Branch in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWalsh Ranch Pkwy
CrossesPatterson Branch
Location1.0 MI N of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73496, -97.55933
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2020)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Walsh Ranch Pkwy over Patterson Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walsh Ranch Pkwy over Patterson Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Walsh Ranch Pkwy over Patterson Branch carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walsh Ranch Pkwy over Patterson Branch?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Walsh Ranch Pkwy over Patterson Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.