US Bridges

SH 101 over Spring Ck/Pringle Ck

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 1.0 Miles North of FM2265 · Structure no. 022490035102007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,648
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 101 over Spring Ck/Pringle Ck is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 101 over Spring Ck/Pringle Ck in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 101
CrossesSpring Ck/Pringle Ck
Location1.0 Miles North of FM2265
RouteState Highway 101
StateTexas
Coordinates33.3788, -97.81826
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2019)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 101 over Spring Ck/Pringle Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 101 over Spring Ck/Pringle Ck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 101 over Spring Ck/Pringle Ck carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 101 over Spring Ck/Pringle Ck?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 101 over Spring Ck/Pringle Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.