US Bridges

White Settlement R over Live Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 MI E Parker CO · Structure no. 022200AA0198001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,221
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Settlement R over Live Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying White Settlement R over Live Oak Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 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 7,221 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Settlement R
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location1.0 MI E Parker CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77069, -97.53152
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,221 (2024)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Settlement R over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is White Settlement R over Live Oak 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does White Settlement R over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 7,221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is White Settlement R over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns White Settlement R over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.