US Bridges

Blue Flat RD Pct 3 over Branch Little Sunday Crk

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of IH-20 · Structure no. 021820AA0193001

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Flat RD Pct 3 over Branch Little Sunday Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blue Flat RD Pct 3 over Branch Little Sunday Crk in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Flat RD Pct 3
CrossesBranch Little Sunday Crk
Location0.4 MI S of IH-20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54482, -98.27111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Blue Flat RD Pct 3 over Branch Little Sunday Crk built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Flat RD Pct 3 over Branch Little Sunday Crk 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 Blue Flat RD Pct 3 over Branch Little Sunday Crk carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blue Flat RD Pct 3 over Branch Little Sunday Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Flat RD Pct 3 over Branch Little Sunday Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.