FM 4 over Pecan Branch
GoodPalo Pinto County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of SH 254 · Structure no. 021820039108046
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 347
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 4 over Pecan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 4 over Pecan Branch in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 76 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 Pecan Branch built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is FM 4 over Pecan 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 4 over Pecan Branch carry?
About 347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 4 over Pecan Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns FM 4 over Pecan Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.