US Bridges

CR 449 over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of Lp 254 · Structure no. 230680AA0449001

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 449 over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 449 over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1934, 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 449
CrossesN Fork Palo Pinto Branch
Location0.05 MI SW of Lp 254
RouteCounty Highway 449
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44863, -98.69197
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 449 over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 449 over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch 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 CR 449 over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 449 over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 449 over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.