US Bridges

Herb Road over Dabbs Creek

Good

Polk County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of FM 942 · Structure no. 111870AA0262001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herb Road over Dabbs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Herb Road over Dabbs Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHerb Road
CrossesDabbs Creek
Location1.3 MI S of FM 942
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89639, -94.73229
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2021)
Projected traffic39 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Herb Road over Dabbs Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herb Road over Dabbs Creek 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 Herb Road over Dabbs Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Herb Road over Dabbs Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Herb Road over Dabbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.