US Bridges

SE 6th Ave over Branch of Whatley CR

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.3 MI E US281 S US 180 · Structure no. 021820C01030001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,707
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 6th Ave over Branch of Whatley CR is a concrete slab carrying SE 6th Ave over Branch of Whatley CR 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 2,707 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,940 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 6th Ave
CrossesBranch of Whatley CR
Location0.3 MI E US281 S US 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80154, -98.10767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,707 (2024)
Projected traffic3,940 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

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 SE 6th Ave over Branch of Whatley CR built?

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

What condition is SE 6th Ave over Branch of Whatley CR 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 SE 6th Ave over Branch of Whatley CR carry?

About 2,707 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is SE 6th Ave over Branch of Whatley CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SE 6th Ave over Branch of Whatley CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.