US Bridges

RM 2692 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of FM 919 · Structure no. 021820285401001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2692 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RM 2692 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 75 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2692
CrossesTrib Palo Pinto Creek
Location0.6 MI E of FM 919
RouteState Highway 2692
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56842, -98.35894
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 2692 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is RM 2692 over Trib 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 RM 2692 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RM 2692 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2692 over Trib Palo Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.