Pinchot ST over Tres Palacios River
PoorClosed to trafficWharton County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of 6th ST · Structure no. 132410C01015001
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 267
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pinchot ST over Tres Palacios River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinchot ST over Tres Palacios River in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 267 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pinchot ST over Tres Palacios River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pinchot ST over Tres Palacios River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Pinchot ST over Tres Palacios River carry?
About 267 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pinchot ST over Tres Palacios River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pinchot ST over Tres Palacios River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.