US Bridges

FM 919 over Palo Pinto Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 12.5 M S 180 4.2 M N I-20 · Structure no. 021820117801013

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 919 over Palo Pinto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 919 over Palo Pinto Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 919
CrossesPalo Pinto Creek
Location12.5 M S 180 4.2 M N I-20
RouteState Highway 919
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57484, -98.36954
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2024)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FM 919 over Palo Pinto Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 919 over Palo Pinto 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 919 over Palo Pinto Creek carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 919 over Palo Pinto Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 919 over Palo Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.