SH 254 over Trib of Turkey Creek
FairPalo Pinto County, Texas · 1.75 MI West of US 281 · Structure no. 021820053904005
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,447
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 254 over Trib of Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 254 over Trib of Turkey 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 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 254 over Trib of Turkey 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 Trib of Turkey 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 Trib of Turkey Creek carry?
About 1,447 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 254 over Trib of Turkey Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SH 254 over Trib of Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.