US Bridges

Withers Rd. Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Cr.

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · .5 M E US281 S Mh 379 E · Structure no. 021820AA0333002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
486
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Withers Rd. Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Withers Rd. Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Cr. in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 486 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWithers Rd. Pct 3
CrossesFork of Whatley Cr.
Location.5 M E US281 S Mh 379 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78514, -98.10036
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2019)
Projected traffic510 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 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 Withers Rd. Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Cr. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Withers Rd. Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Cr. 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 Withers Rd. Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Cr. carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Withers Rd. Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Cr.?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Withers Rd. Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.