US Bridges

FM 4 over West Fork Keechi Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 3.5 MI N of SH 254 · Structure no. 021820039108057

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over West Fork Keechi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 4 over West Fork Keechi Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 4
CrossesWest Fork Keechi Creek
Location3.5 MI N of SH 254
RouteState Highway 4
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98727, -98.24724
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2019)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 West Fork Keechi Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 4 over West Fork 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 FM 4 over West Fork Keechi Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 4 over West Fork Keechi Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over West Fork Keechi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.