Commerce ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch
FairPosted for loadEastland County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of FM 101 · Structure no. 230680F00131004
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commerce ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch is a concrete tee beam 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 500 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Commerce ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.