US Bridges

E. Bankhead Pct 1 over Indian Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.2 MI N US180 W SH337 · Structure no. 021820AA0118001

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Bankhead Pct 1 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying E. Bankhead Pct 1 over Indian Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Bankhead Pct 1
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.2 MI N US180 W SH337
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80042, -98.18186
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E. Bankhead Pct 1 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Bankhead Pct 1 over Indian 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E. Bankhead Pct 1 over Indian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is E. Bankhead Pct 1 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E. Bankhead Pct 1 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.