US Bridges

Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Pecan Creek

FairPosted for load

Wise County, Texas · 2.8 Mi. N. of FM 51 · Structure no. 022490AA0212001

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Pecan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Pecan Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood RD Pct 1
CrossesPecan Creek
Location2.8 Mi. N. of FM 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29628, -97.55032
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2019)
Projected traffic220 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Pecan 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.