US Bridges

Holly Grove RD over Menard Creek

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Polk County, Texas · 10.1 MI SE of FM 943 · Structure no. 111870AA0366004

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Grove RD over Menard Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Holly Grove RD over Menard Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Grove RD
CrossesMenard Creek
Location10.1 MI SE of FM 943
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50359, -94.68797
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Holly Grove RD over Menard Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Grove RD over Menard 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 Holly Grove RD over Menard Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Holly Grove RD over Menard Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Grove RD over Menard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.