US Bridges

FM 1060 over Palo Duro Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Texas · 3.3 MI S of FM 520 · Structure no. 042110124403002

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1060 over Palo Duro Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1060 over Palo Duro Creek in Sherman County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1060
CrossesPalo Duro Creek
Location3.3 MI S of FM 520
RouteState Highway 1060
CountySherman County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.07719, -101.65019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 1060 over Palo Duro Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1060 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1060 over Palo Duro Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FM 1060 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 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1060 over Palo Duro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.