US Bridges

SH 279 over Holloway Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 2.95 MI S of FM 2940 · Structure no. 230250048004011

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,297
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 279 over Holloway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 279 over Holloway Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 92 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,297 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,682 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 279
CrossesHolloway Creek
Location2.95 MI S of FM 2940
RouteState Highway 279
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97768, -99.13128
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,297 (2020)
Projected traffic1,682 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 279 over Holloway Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SH 279 over Holloway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 279 over Holloway Creek carry?

About 1,297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 279 over Holloway Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 279 over Holloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.