US Bridges

East Main ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of Lp 254 · Structure no. 230680F00215001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Main ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Main ST
CrossesN Fork Palo Pinto Creek
Location0.05 MI SW of Lp 254
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46989, -98.67801
Functional classUrban 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 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 East Main ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Main ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek 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 East Main ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is East Main ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns East Main ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.