US Bridges

CR 178 / Bosley RD over IH 20

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 2.8 MI E of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820031402096

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,761
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 178 / Bosley RD over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 178 / Bosley RD over IH 20 in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 27,761 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2029. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 178 / Bosley RD
CrossesIH 20
Location2.8 MI E of FM 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58125, -98.15286
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,761 (2023)
Projected traffic115 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 178 / Bosley RD over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 178 / Bosley RD over IH 20 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 178 / Bosley RD over IH 20 carry?

About 27,761 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 178 / Bosley RD over IH 20?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 178 / Bosley RD over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.