US Bridges

Hidden Valley RD over East Tempe Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 111870AA0119001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden Valley RD over East Tempe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hidden Valley RD over East Tempe Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHidden Valley RD
CrossesEast Tempe Creek
Location1.3 MI N of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.75365, -95.00626
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2023)
Projected traffic56 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hidden Valley RD over East Tempe Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hidden Valley RD over East Tempe 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hidden Valley RD over East Tempe Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Hidden Valley RD over East Tempe Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hidden Valley RD over East Tempe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.