US Bridges

S 6th Ave Pct 1 over Trib Town Br Eagle Creek

FairPosted for load

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of US-180 · Structure no. 021820AA0255001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 6th Ave Pct 1 over Trib Town Br Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 6th Ave Pct 1 over Trib Town Br Eagle Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS 6th Ave Pct 1
CrossesTrib Town Br Eagle Creek
Location0.1 MI S of US-180
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76644, -98.29971
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2024)
Projected traffic170 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 6th Ave Pct 1 over Trib Town Br Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 6th Ave Pct 1 over Trib Town Br Eagle 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 S 6th Ave Pct 1 over Trib Town Br Eagle Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S 6th Ave Pct 1 over Trib Town Br Eagle Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns S 6th Ave Pct 1 over Trib Town Br Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.