US Bridges

FM 52 over Grindstrone Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of SH 254 · Structure no. 021820199401002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 52 over Grindstrone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 52 over Grindstrone Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 52
CrossesGrindstrone Creek
Location0.2 MI N of SH 254
RouteState Highway 52
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94175, -98.162
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2024)
Projected traffic650 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$115,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 52 over Grindstrone Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 52 over Grindstrone 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 52 over Grindstrone Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 52 over Grindstrone Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 52 over Grindstrone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.