US Bridges

SH 108 over S Fork of Palo Pinto Crk

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 4.1 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 021820034301030

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
912
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 108 over S Fork of Palo Pinto Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 108 over S Fork of Palo Pinto Crk in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 912 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2033. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 108
CrossesS Fork of Palo Pinto Crk
Location4.1 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 108
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55016, -98.43223
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic912 (2020)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH 108 over S Fork of Palo Pinto Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 108 over S Fork of Palo Pinto Crk 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 SH 108 over S Fork of Palo Pinto Crk carry?

About 912 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 108 over S Fork of Palo Pinto Crk?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 108 over S Fork of Palo Pinto Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.