US Bridges

Old Bering Road over Barnett Creek

Good

Polk County, Texas · 1.85 MI SE of FM 350 · Structure no. 111870AA0191005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bering Road over Barnett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Bering Road over Barnett Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Bering Road
CrossesBarnett Creek
Location1.85 MI SE of FM 350
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88855, -94.8879
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2017)
Projected traffic45 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bering Road over Barnett Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bering Road over Barnett 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Bering Road over Barnett Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Old Bering Road over Barnett Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bering Road over Barnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.