Hickory Grove RD over Pontotoc Creek
FairPosted for loadMason County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 141570AA0160001
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1935
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory Grove RD over Pontotoc Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Grove RD over Pontotoc Creek in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 108 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory Grove RD over Pontotoc Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.
What condition is Hickory Grove RD over Pontotoc 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Hickory Grove RD over Pontotoc Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hickory Grove RD over Pontotoc Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory Grove RD over Pontotoc Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.