US Bridges

Hollings ST SB over Tobin Drainage Ditch

PoorPosted for load

El Paso County, Texas · 0.08 MI N of Hondo Pass · Structure no. 240720B33040001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollings ST SB over Tobin Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hollings ST SB over Tobin Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 381 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHollings ST SB
CrossesTobin Drainage Ditch
Location0.08 MI N of Hondo Pass
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87122, -106.41443
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollings ST SB over Tobin Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Hollings ST SB over Tobin Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Hollings ST SB over Tobin Drainage Ditch carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hollings ST SB over Tobin Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hollings ST SB over Tobin Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.