US Bridges

N Oak Ave - Pct 1 over Turkey Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.2 Mi. N. of FM 3027 · Structure no. 021820AA0378001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Oak Ave - Pct 1 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying N Oak Ave - Pct 1 over Turkey Creek 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Oak Ave - Pct 1
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. of FM 3027
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83689, -98.11155
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 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 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
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 N Oak Ave - Pct 1 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is N Oak Ave - Pct 1 over Turkey 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 N Oak Ave - Pct 1 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N Oak Ave - Pct 1 over Turkey Creek?

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

Who owns N Oak Ave - Pct 1 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.