US Bridges

Westline RD over Palo Duro Creek

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 3.5 MI N of FM 1062 · Structure no. 041910AA0125001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westline RD over Palo Duro Creek is a concrete slab carrying Westline RD over Palo Duro Creek in Randall 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 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2027. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWestline RD
CrossesPalo Duro Creek
Location3.5 MI N of FM 1062
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.03547, -102.15069
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westline RD over Palo Duro Creek built?

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

What condition is Westline RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Westline RD over Palo Duro Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westline RD over Palo Duro Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Westline RD over Palo Duro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.