US Bridges

Pr 5 over Prairie Dog Frk Red Rv

Good

Randall County, Texas · 7.6 MI S of SH 217 · Structure no. 041910053401002

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2010 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5 over Prairie Dog Frk Red Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 5 over Prairie Dog Frk Red Rv in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5
CrossesPrairie Dog Frk Red Rv
Location7.6 MI S of SH 217
RouteState Highway 5
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.9316, -101.63782
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2010)
Projected traffic390 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pr 5 over Prairie Dog Frk Red Rv built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5 over Prairie Dog Frk Red Rv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 5 over Prairie Dog Frk Red Rv carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5 over Prairie Dog Frk Red Rv?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5 over Prairie Dog Frk Red Rv?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.