US Bridges

SH 85 over Stag Hollow

Fair

Dimmit County, Texas · 2.00 MI SW of FM 65 · Structure no. 220640030101006

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,469
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 85 over Stag Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying SH 85 over Stag Hollow in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 100 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 3,469 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 85
CrossesStag Hollow
Location2.00 MI SW of FM 65
RouteState Highway 85
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.56129, -99.69697
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,469 (2020)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 85 over Stag Hollow built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SH 85 over Stag 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 85 over Stag Hollow carry?

About 3,469 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 85 over Stag Hollow?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 85 over Stag Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.