US Bridges

Dye Lane - Pct 2 over Branch of Keechi Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of SH 337 · Structure no. 021820AA0246001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dye Lane - Pct 2 over Branch of Keechi Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dye Lane - Pct 2 over Branch of Keechi Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDye Lane - Pct 2
CrossesBranch of Keechi Creek
Location0.8 MI N of SH 337
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91905, -98.23515
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 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dye Lane - Pct 2 over Branch of Keechi Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dye Lane - Pct 2 over Branch of Keechi Creek 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 Dye Lane - Pct 2 over Branch of Keechi Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Dye Lane - Pct 2 over Branch of Keechi Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dye Lane - Pct 2 over Branch of Keechi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.