US Bridges

Mcpherson RD Pct 4 over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820AA0111001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcpherson RD Pct 4 over Buck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mcpherson RD Pct 4 over Buck Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMcpherson RD Pct 4
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.7 MI S of FM 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51625, -98.17657
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcpherson RD Pct 4 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcpherson RD Pct 4 over Buck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mcpherson RD Pct 4 over Buck Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mcpherson RD Pct 4 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Mcpherson RD Pct 4 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.