US Bridges

FM 381 over Dry Hollow

Fair

Concho County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of FM 765 · Structure no. 070480082602006

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 381 over Dry Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying FM 381 over Dry Hollow in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 381
CrossesDry Hollow
Location0.50 MI S of FM 765
RouteState Highway 381
CountyConcho County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39194, -100.08979
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2023)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FM 381 over Dry Hollow built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 381 over Dry Hollow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 381 over Dry Hollow carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 381 over Dry Hollow?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 381 over Dry Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.