US Bridges

CR Ee over Palo Duro Creek

FairPosted for load

Deaf Smith County, Texas · 4.3 MI N of FM 1062 · Structure no. 040590AA0203001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Ee over Palo Duro Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR Ee over Palo Duro Creek in Deaf Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2027. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR Ee
CrossesPalo Duro Creek
Location4.3 MI N of FM 1062
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeaf Smith County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.04607, -102.31353
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR Ee over Palo Duro Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR Ee over Palo Duro 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR Ee over Palo Duro Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR Ee over Palo Duro Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR Ee over Palo Duro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.