US Bridges

SW 25th ST over Whatley Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 500 Ft W of US 281 · Structure no. 021820C01270001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,776
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 25th ST over Whatley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 25th ST over Whatley Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,940 by 2030. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 25th ST
CrossesWhatley Creek
Location500 Ft W of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78909, -98.11189
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,776 (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 SW 25th ST over Whatley Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 25th ST over Whatley 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 SW 25th ST over Whatley Creek carry?

About 1,776 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is SW 25th ST over Whatley Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SW 25th ST over Whatley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.