US Bridges

Parkdale DR over Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of SH 64 · Structure no. 102120B03530001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,957
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkdale DR over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Parkdale DR over Willow Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParkdale DR
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.05 MI N of SH 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35189, -95.32812
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,957 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkdale DR over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkdale DR over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Parkdale DR over Willow Creek carry?

About 4,957 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Parkdale DR over Willow Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Parkdale DR over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.