US Bridges

Parmley/Parrish RD over Hollow Branch

Good

Polk County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of FM 352 · Structure no. 111870AA0217001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parmley/Parrish RD over Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Parmley/Parrish RD over Hollow Branch in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesParmley/Parrish RD
CrossesHollow Branch
Location1.8 MI E of FM 352
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02051, -94.7208
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2023)
Projected traffic6 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parmley/Parrish RD over Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parmley/Parrish RD over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Parmley/Parrish RD over Hollow Branch carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Parmley/Parrish RD over Hollow Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Parmley/Parrish RD over Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.