US Bridges

Dobbs Valley Pct 4 over Trib of Brazos River

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 3.8 MI NE of US-281 · Structure no. 021820AA0120002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dobbs Valley Pct 4 over Trib of Brazos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dobbs Valley Pct 4 over Trib of Brazos River in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesDobbs Valley Pct 4
CrossesTrib of Brazos River
Location3.8 MI NE of US-281
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70976, -98.08605
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dobbs Valley Pct 4 over Trib of Brazos River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dobbs Valley Pct 4 over Trib of Brazos River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Dobbs Valley Pct 4 over Trib of Brazos River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dobbs Valley Pct 4 over Trib of Brazos River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dobbs Valley Pct 4 over Trib of Brazos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.