US Bridges

Shady Hollow over York Creek

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.11 MI E of Northridge · Structure no. 150460AA8334001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Hollow over York Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shady Hollow over York Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShady Hollow
CrossesYork Creek
Location0.11 MI E of Northridge
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82298, -98.08602
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 Shady Hollow over York Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Hollow over York 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Hollow over York Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shady Hollow over York Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Hollow over York Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.