US Bridges

SH 254 over Keechi Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.620 MI E of FM-4 · Structure no. 021820053904021

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,466
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 254 over Keechi Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 254 over Keechi Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,466 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 254
CrossesKeechi Creek
Location1.620 MI E of FM-4
RouteState Highway 254
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94032, -98.22235
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,466 (2020)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Keechi Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 254 over 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 Keechi Creek carry?

About 1,466 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 254 over Keechi Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 254 over Keechi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.