US Bridges

Bird Road over Dry Branch

Good

Polk County, Texas · 1.3 MI NE of SH 146 · Structure no. 111870AA1144001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bird Road over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bird Road over Dry Branch in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 55 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBird Road
CrossesDry Branch
Location1.3 MI NE of SH 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6173, -94.83123
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic55 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Bird Road over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bird Road over Dry 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 Bird Road over Dry Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bird Road over Dry Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bird Road over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.