US Bridges

SH 41 over Little Paint Creek

Fair

Real County, Texas · 4.4 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 071930020106009

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41 over Little Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 41 over Little Paint Creek in Real County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 99 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 41
CrossesLittle Paint Creek
Location4.4 MI W of US 83
RouteState Highway 41
CountyReal County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0613, -99.76558
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2020)
Projected traffic1,532 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 41 over Little Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 41 over Little Paint 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 SH 41 over Little Paint Creek carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 over Little Paint Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41 over Little Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.