US Bridges

Village Bend Pct 4 over Baker Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM-2256 · Structure no. 021820AA0155001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
381
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Bend Pct 4 over Baker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Village Bend Pct 4 over Baker Creek 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 381 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage Bend Pct 4
CrossesBaker Creek
Location0.5 MI W of FM-2256
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73433, -98.13511
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2024)
Projected traffic310 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Village Bend Pct 4 over Baker Creek built?

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

What condition is Village Bend Pct 4 over Baker 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 Village Bend Pct 4 over Baker Creek carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Village Bend Pct 4 over Baker Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Village Bend Pct 4 over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.