US Bridges

Texas Beef Rd. over S Palo Duro CR

FairPosted for load

Moore County, Texas · 5.2 MI N of SH 152 · Structure no. 041710AA0136001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Beef Rd. over S Palo Duro CR is a steel arch - deck carrying Texas Beef Rd. over S Palo Duro CR in Moore County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2027. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Beef Rd.
CrossesS Palo Duro CR
Location5.2 MI N of SH 152
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoore County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.94377, -101.81107
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas Beef Rd. over S Palo Duro CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Beef Rd. over S Palo Duro CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Texas Beef Rd. over S Palo Duro CR carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Texas Beef Rd. over S Palo Duro CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Beef Rd. over S Palo Duro CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.