US Bridges

FM 4 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of FM 2201 · Structure no. 021820031406221

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,639
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 4 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,639 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesFM 4
CrossesTrib Palo Pinto Creek
Location0.1 MI N of FM 2201
RouteState Highway 4
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6047, -98.21655
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,639 (2024)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 4 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 4 over Trib Palo Pinto 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 4 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek carry?

About 1,639 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 4 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.