US Bridges

US 67 over Pole Hollow Br

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 1.00 MI SE of US 281 · Structure no. 020730025901057

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,658
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Pole Hollow Br is a concrete slab carrying US 67 over Pole Hollow Br in Erath 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 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,921 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesPole Hollow Br
Location1.00 MI SE of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.20651, -98.17036
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,658 (2022)
Projected traffic7,921 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 67 over Pole Hollow Br built?

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

What condition is US 67 over Pole Hollow Br 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 US 67 over Pole Hollow Br carry?

About 5,658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Pole Hollow Br?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Pole Hollow Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.