US Bridges

Joe Davis(ball) RD over E Fork Pilot Grove Creek

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Pilot Grove · Structure no. 010920AA0319001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Davis(ball) RD over E Fork Pilot Grove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Davis(ball) RD over E Fork Pilot Grove Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Davis(ball) RD
CrossesE Fork Pilot Grove Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Pilot Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46079, -96.4273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Davis(ball) RD over E Fork Pilot Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Davis(ball) RD over E Fork Pilot Grove 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Joe Davis(ball) RD over E Fork Pilot Grove Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Joe Davis(ball) RD over E Fork Pilot Grove Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Davis(ball) RD over E Fork Pilot Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.