US Bridges

RM 2692 over Bartons Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of FM 919 · Structure no. 021820285401002

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2692 over Bartons Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 2692 over Bartons Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRM 2692
CrossesBartons Creek
Location1.7 MI E of FM 919
RouteState Highway 2692
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56856, -98.34016
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.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 RM 2692 over Bartons Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2692 over Bartons 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 Bartons Creek carry?

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

How long is RM 2692 over Bartons Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2692 over Bartons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.