US Bridges

W. Patrol Road over W Fork Big Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.3 KM N. of Art. Rd. #3 · Structure no. DAPAMCRIV002080

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

W. Patrol Road over W Fork Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. Patrol Road over W Fork Big Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 83 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Patrol Road
CrossesW Fork Big Creek
Location0.3 KM N. of Art. Rd. #3
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43405, -94.39944
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Patrol Road over W Fork Big Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is W. Patrol Road over W Fork Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W. Patrol Road over W Fork Big Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is W. Patrol Road over W Fork Big Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W. Patrol Road over W Fork Big Creek?

It is owned by the Army.