US Bridges

SH 254 over Little Keechi Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM4 · Structure no. 021820036204005

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,433
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 254 over Little Keechi Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 254 over Little Keechi Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 88 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 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 254
CrossesLittle Keechi Creek
Location0.5 MI W of FM4
RouteState Highway 254
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92987, -98.28019
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,433 (2020)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 254 over Little Keechi Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 254 over Little Keechi Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 254 over Little Keechi Creek carry?

About 1,433 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 254 over Little Keechi Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 254 over Little Keechi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.