US Bridges

FM 142 over Pinto Creek

Good

Shackelford County, Texas · 5.70 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 082090097201006

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 142 over Pinto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 142 over Pinto Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 142
CrossesPinto Creek
Location5.70 MI N of SH 6
RouteState Highway 142
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87506, -99.59965
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 FM 142 over Pinto Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 142 over Pinto 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 142 over Pinto Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 142 over Pinto Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 142 over Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.