US Bridges

RM 33 over Pole Cat Creek

Good

Glasscock County, Texas · 7.20 MI S of FM 461 · Structure no. 070880055806010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 33 over Pole Cat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 33 over Pole Cat Creek in Glasscock County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,463 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,048 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesRM 33
CrossesPole Cat Creek
Location7.20 MI S of FM 461
RouteState Highway 33
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97285, -101.48437
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,463 (2022)
Projected traffic2,048 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 33 over Pole Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 33 over Pole Cat 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RM 33 over Pole Cat Creek carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RM 33 over Pole Cat Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RM 33 over Pole Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.