US Bridges

Commerce ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 101 · Structure no. 230680F00131002

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Commerce ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCommerce ST
CrossesN Fork Palo Pinto Branch
Location0.40 MI S of FM 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46444, -98.68318
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce ST 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 Commerce ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Commerce ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.