US Bridges

SW 3rd Street over Branch of Whatley CR

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.10 MI West of US281 · Structure no. 021820C01160001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 3rd Street over Branch of Whatley CR is a concrete slab carrying SW 3rd Street over Branch of Whatley CR in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 3rd Street
CrossesBranch of Whatley CR
Location0.10 MI West of US281
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80699, -98.11469
Functional classUrban 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2019)
Projected traffic460 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 SW 3rd Street over Branch of Whatley CR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 3rd Street over Branch of Whatley CR 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 SW 3rd Street over Branch of Whatley CR carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SW 3rd Street over Branch of Whatley CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SW 3rd Street over Branch of Whatley CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.