US Bridges

SH 220 over Jack Hollow Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 090980046701001

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,710
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 220 over Jack Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 220 over Jack Hollow Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 3,710 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,238 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 220
CrossesJack Hollow Creek
Location0.3 MI N of SH 6
RouteState Highway 220
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98666, -98.02736
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,710 (2020)
Projected traffic5,238 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 220 over Jack Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 220 over Jack Hollow 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 220 over Jack Hollow Creek carry?

About 3,710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 220 over Jack Hollow Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 220 over Jack Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.