US Bridges

Sartain Road Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.1 E Withers Road · Structure no. 021820AA0333004

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sartain Road Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sartain Road Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSartain Road Pct 3
CrossesFork of Whatley Creek
Location0.1 E Withers Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78191, -98.09911
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic510 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sartain Road Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Creek built?

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

What condition is Sartain Road Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley 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 Sartain Road Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sartain Road Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sartain Road Pct 3 over Fork of Whatley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.