US Bridges

CO RD 478 over Paint Creek

Good

Haskell County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 081050AA0181001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 478 over Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 478 over Paint Creek in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 478
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.9 MI S of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 478
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01701, -99.88162
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2020)
Projected traffic22 by 2040
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 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 CO RD 478 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 478 over Paint 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 478 over Paint Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 478 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 478 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.