US Bridges

Oak ST - Pct 1 over Mcquerry Branch

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · .1 MI S of US180 Palo Pin · Structure no. 021820AA0265002

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak ST - Pct 1 over Mcquerry Branch is a concrete slab carrying Oak ST - Pct 1 over Mcquerry Branch in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOak ST - Pct 1
CrossesMcquerry Branch
Location.1 MI S of US180 Palo Pin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76787, -98.29133
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 above top of footing
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak ST - Pct 1 over Mcquerry Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak ST - Pct 1 over Mcquerry Branch 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 Oak ST - Pct 1 over Mcquerry Branch carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Oak ST - Pct 1 over Mcquerry Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Oak ST - Pct 1 over Mcquerry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.