US Bridges

US 180 WB over Pollard Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.85 MI West of US 281 · Structure no. 021820000710048

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,932
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 WB over Pollard Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 180 WB over Pollard Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 100 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 4,932 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,260 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180 WB
CrossesPollard Creek
Location0.85 MI West of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80826, -98.12784
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,932 (2020)
Projected traffic16,260 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 180 WB over Pollard Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is US 180 WB over Pollard 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 WB over Pollard Creek carry?

About 4,932 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 180 WB over Pollard Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 WB over Pollard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.