US Bridges

Hunt ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of Lp 254 · Structure no. 230680F00400001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunt ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hunt ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHunt ST
CrossesN Fork Palo Pinto Creek
Location0.25 MI SE of Lp 254
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46938, -98.6742
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2012)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
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 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 Hunt ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunt ST over N Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hunt ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Hunt ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hunt ST over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.