US Bridges

US 180 EB over Pollard Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.85 MI West of US 281 · Structure no. 021820000710079

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,997
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 EB over Pollard Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 EB over Pollard Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,997 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,260 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180 EB
CrossesPollard Creek
Location0.85 MI West of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80756, -98.12761
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,997 (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 EB over Pollard Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 180 EB 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 EB over Pollard Creek carry?

About 4,997 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 180 EB over Pollard Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 EB over Pollard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.