US Bridges

Howard ST - Pct 2 over Trib of Pecan Branch

FairPosted for load

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.8 Mi. N. of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820B00065001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard ST - Pct 2 over Trib of Pecan Branch is a steel culvert carrying Howard ST - Pct 2 over Trib of Pecan Branch in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. 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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CarriesHoward ST - Pct 2
CrossesTrib of Pecan Branch
Location1.8 Mi. N. of FM 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93914, -98.24996
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 Howard ST - Pct 2 over Trib of Pecan Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard ST - Pct 2 over Trib of Pecan 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 Howard ST - Pct 2 over Trib of Pecan Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Howard ST - Pct 2 over Trib of Pecan Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Howard ST - Pct 2 over Trib of Pecan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.