US Bridges

S Front ST over Polecat Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 471 · Structure no. 151630AA0466001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,317
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Front ST over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Front ST over Polecat Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Front ST
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location0.5 MI E of FM 471
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31266, -98.80576
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,317 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2035
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 S Front ST over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Front ST over Polecat 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S Front ST over Polecat Creek carry?

About 1,317 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S Front ST over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S Front ST over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.