US Bridges

FM 4 over Doane Hollow Branch

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 3.15 MI N of FM 3137 · Structure no. 021820031406028

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over Doane Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 4 over Doane Hollow Branch in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 656 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 4
CrossesDoane Hollow Branch
Location3.15 MI N of FM 3137
RouteState Highway 4
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71769, -98.27224
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2020)
Projected traffic810 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 FM 4 over Doane Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 4 over Doane Hollow Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 4 over Doane Hollow Branch carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 4 over Doane Hollow Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over Doane Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.