US Bridges

Loop 254 over Palo Pinto Crk

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of FM 571 · Structure no. 230680000705053

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,769
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 254 over Palo Pinto Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 254 over Palo Pinto Crk in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 91 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 2,769 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,967 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 254
CrossesPalo Pinto Crk
Location0.50 MI W of FM 571
RouteState Highway 254
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47239, -98.67114
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,769 (2020)
Projected traffic3,967 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Loop 254 over Palo Pinto Crk built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Loop 254 over Palo Pinto Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 254 over Palo Pinto Crk carry?

About 2,769 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Loop 254 over Palo Pinto Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 254 over Palo Pinto Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.