FM 4 over Pecan Branch
GoodPalo Pinto County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH-254 · Structure no. 021820039108047
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 582
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 4 over Pecan Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 4 over Pecan Branch in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1949, 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 582 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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.
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 582 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 4 over Pecan Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM 4 over Pecan Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.