US Bridges

Park Road 5 over Prairie Dog Fk of Red Ri

Good

Randall County, Texas · 5.6MI S. of the Gate · Structure no. 041910053401006

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2014 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Road 5 over Prairie Dog Fk of Red Ri is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Park Road 5 over Prairie Dog Fk of Red Ri in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPark Road 5
CrossesPrairie Dog Fk of Red Ri
Location5.6MI S. of the Gate
RouteState Highway 5
StateTexas
Coordinates34.94549, -101.66044
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

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 (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2014)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Park Road 5 over Prairie Dog Fk of Red Ri built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road 5 over Prairie Dog Fk of Red Ri 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 Park Road 5 over Prairie Dog Fk of Red Ri carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Road 5 over Prairie Dog Fk of Red Ri?

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 Park Road 5 over Prairie Dog Fk of Red Ri?

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