US Bridges

Martin Lthr Kng Jr over Br of Whatley Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.84 MI E US281 S US180 · Structure no. 021820C00900001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,069
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Lthr Kng Jr over Br of Whatley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Martin Lthr Kng Jr over Br of Whatley Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 4,069 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,050 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Lthr Kng Jr
CrossesBr of Whatley Creek
Location0.84 MI E US281 S US180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80378, -98.09804
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,069 (2024)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Martin Lthr Kng Jr over Br of Whatley Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Lthr Kng Jr over Br 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 Martin Lthr Kng Jr over Br of Whatley Creek carry?

About 4,069 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Martin Lthr Kng Jr over Br of Whatley Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Lthr Kng Jr over Br of Whatley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.