Types of Mailboxes
There are three sizes of typical mailboxes as indicated in Table 9-1. The dimensions for the large mailbox represent the maximum size allowed for a typical mailbox.
Table 9-2 shows the dimensions for a lockable architectural mailbox.
Size | Typical Dimensions (inches) | Maximum Weight (pounds) 1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Length | Width | Height | ||
Small | 19 ½ | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Medium | 22 ½ | 8 | 11 ½ | 7 |
Large | 23 ½ | 11 ½ | 13 ½ | 10 |
1 Excluding molded plastic on a 4 x 4 post | ||||
View/Size in Inches | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
View: | Top | Bottom | Front Side | Back Side | Weight(in lbs) |
Side | 18 | 15 | 18.3 | 15 | 22.4 |
Back | 11.5 | 11.5 | NA | 15 | |
Mailboxes shall be constructed of lightweight sheet metal or lightweight plastic material. Heavy steel, cast iron, or decorative mailboxes shall not be used on the state highway system. Field crews that are uncertain about whether a mailbox meets the criteria should contact the Maintenance Division. Section 7 in this chapter provides an example letter that can be provided to residents who have a mailbox that does not meet TxDOT criteria.