FM 4 over Ward Branch
GoodPalo Pinto County, Texas · 1.60 MI N of FM 3137 · Structure no. 021820031406029
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 4 over Ward Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 4 over Ward Branch in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 4 over Ward Branch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 4 over Ward Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM 4 over Ward Branch carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 4 over Ward Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM 4 over Ward Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.