US Bridges

Tudor RD (cr 494) over Palo Pinto Creek

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 3.45 Mile South of IH 20 · Structure no. 230680AA0494002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tudor RD (cr 494) over Palo Pinto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tudor RD (cr 494) over Palo Pinto Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTudor RD (cr 494)
CrossesPalo Pinto Creek
Location3.45 Mile South of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 494
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45816, -98.49384
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tudor RD (cr 494) over Palo Pinto Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tudor RD (cr 494) over Palo Pinto 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Tudor RD (cr 494) over Palo Pinto Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Tudor RD (cr 494) over Palo Pinto Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tudor RD (cr 494) over Palo Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.