US Bridges

US 60 Sbfr over Palo Duro Creek

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 3331 · Structure no. 041910016809022

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,409
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 Sbfr over Palo Duro Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 Sbfr over Palo Duro Creek in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,409 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,410 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 Sbfr
CrossesPalo Duro Creek
Location0.1 MI S of FM 3331
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.99791, -101.91921
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,409 (2023)
Projected traffic5,410 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 60 Sbfr over Palo Duro Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 Sbfr 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 Sbfr over Palo Duro Creek carry?

About 3,409 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 60 Sbfr over Palo Duro Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 Sbfr over Palo Duro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.