US Bridges

North Oak Avenue over Pollard Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.39 MI South of FM3027 · Structure no. 021820C00295001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
638
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Oak Avenue over Pollard Creek is a concrete slab carrying North Oak Avenue over Pollard Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1925, 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 638 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2030. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Oak Avenue
CrossesPollard Creek
Location0.39 MI South of FM3027
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83104, -98.11322
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic638 (2024)
Projected traffic730 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Oak Avenue over Pollard Creek built?

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

What condition is North Oak Avenue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does North Oak Avenue over Pollard Creek carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is North Oak Avenue over Pollard Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns North Oak Avenue over Pollard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.