US Bridges

Oak St. - Pct 1 over Town Branch Eagle Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 021820AA0265003

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak St. - Pct 1 over Town Branch Eagle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Oak St. - Pct 1 over Town Branch Eagle Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOak St. - Pct 1
CrossesTown Branch Eagle Creek
Location0.1 MI S of US 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76721, -98.30048
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2024)
Projected traffic220 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 Town Branch Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak St. - Pct 1 over Town Branch Eagle 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 Oak St. - Pct 1 over Town Branch Eagle Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Oak St. - Pct 1 over Town Branch Eagle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Oak St. - Pct 1 over Town Branch Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.