US Bridges

Paloma Street over Post Oak Creek Tributary

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Princeton DR · Structure no. 181750B00790001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paloma Street over Post Oak Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Paloma Street over Post Oak Creek Tributary in Navarro 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 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaloma Street
CrossesPost Oak Creek Tributary
Location0.05 MI E of Princeton DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.10204, -96.48925
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paloma Street over Post Oak Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Paloma Street over Post Oak Creek Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Paloma Street over Post Oak Creek Tributary carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Paloma Street over Post Oak Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Paloma Street over Post Oak Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.