US Bridges

Dairy Farm R Pct 3 over Palo Pinto Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 3.0 Mi. W. of FM 919 · Structure no. 021820AA0222003

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dairy Farm R Pct 3 over Palo Pinto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dairy Farm R Pct 3 over Palo Pinto Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDairy Farm R Pct 3
CrossesPalo Pinto Creek
Location3.0 Mi. W. of FM 919
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56773, -98.41083
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Dairy Farm R Pct 3 over Palo Pinto Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dairy Farm R Pct 3 over Palo Pinto 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 Dairy Farm R Pct 3 over Palo Pinto Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dairy Farm R Pct 3 over Palo Pinto Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dairy Farm R Pct 3 over Palo Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.