US Bridges

Trade Days Road over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of SH 64 · Structure no. 102340TD0000100

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trade Days Road over Dry Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Trade Days Road over Dry Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTrade Days Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.2 MI NE of SH 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56161, -95.8685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Trade Days Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trade Days Road over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Trade Days Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trade Days Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Trade Days Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.