US Bridges

Oran Rd. - Pct 2 over Trib E Fork Keechi Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of FM-52 · Structure no. 021820AA0150001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oran Rd. - Pct 2 over Trib E Fork Keechi Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oran Rd. - Pct 2 over Trib E Fork Keechi Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesOran Rd. - Pct 2
CrossesTrib E Fork Keechi Creek
Location1.2 MI N of FM-52
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97948, -98.15539
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Oran Rd. - Pct 2 over Trib E Fork Keechi Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oran Rd. - Pct 2 over Trib E Fork Keechi Creek 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 Oran Rd. - Pct 2 over Trib E Fork Keechi Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Oran Rd. - Pct 2 over Trib E Fork Keechi Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oran Rd. - Pct 2 over Trib E Fork Keechi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.