Bering Road over Long King Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Texas · 3.30 MI SE of FM 350 · Structure no. 111870AA0191003
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bering Road over Long King Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bering Road over Long King Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bering Road over Long King Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bering Road over Long King Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Bering Road over Long King Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Bering Road over Long King Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bering Road over Long King Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.