US Bridges

Hollowell Road over Polecat Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Mac Lacost · Structure no. 150150AA0821001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
588
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollowell Road over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hollowell Road over Polecat Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 588 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,040 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHollowell Road
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Mac Lacost
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32007, -98.75557
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollowell Road over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollowell Road over Polecat 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 Hollowell Road over Polecat Creek carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hollowell Road over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Hollowell Road over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.