US Bridges

Parsons RD over Spring Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.9 MI NE of Nursery DR · Structure no. 132350AA0158001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
994
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parsons RD over Spring Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 994 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesParsons RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.9 MI NE of Nursery DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.88949, -97.0401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic994 (2022)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsons RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsons RD over Spring Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Parsons RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 994 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parsons RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.