US 60 Ml over Palo Duro Creek
FairRandall County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 3331 · Structure no. 041910016809009
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,985
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 Ml over Palo Duro Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 60 Ml over Palo Duro Creek in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 97 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 5 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 16,985 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,450 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 Ml over Palo Duro Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is US 60 Ml over Palo Duro 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 60 Ml over Palo Duro Creek carry?
About 16,985 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 60 Ml over Palo Duro Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 60 Ml over Palo Duro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.