US Bridges

CR 172 - Pct 3 over Trib to Paluxy R

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of SH 377 · Structure no. 020730AA0172001

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 172 - Pct 3 over Trib to Paluxy R is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 172 - Pct 3 over Trib to Paluxy R in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 91 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 172 - Pct 3
CrossesTrib to Paluxy R
Location2.7 MI S of SH 377
RouteCounty Highway 172
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32785, -97.99372
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2009)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 172 - Pct 3 over Trib to Paluxy R built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 172 - Pct 3 over Trib to Paluxy R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 172 - Pct 3 over Trib to Paluxy R carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 172 - Pct 3 over Trib to Paluxy R?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 172 - Pct 3 over Trib to Paluxy R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.