US Bridges

Hooks Road over Bear Creek Tributary

Good

Polk County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 111870AA0196002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooks Road over Bear Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hooks Road over Bear Creek Tributary 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHooks Road
CrossesBear Creek Tributary
Location0.6 MI W of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00554, -94.83261
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hooks Road over Bear Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Hooks Road over Bear Creek Tributary 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 Hooks Road over Bear Creek Tributary carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hooks Road over Bear Creek Tributary?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hooks Road over Bear Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.