US Bridges

Hollister RD over Proetzels Branch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.13 MI S of Hammerly · Structure no. 121020B32273204

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,210
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollister RD over Proetzels Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Hollister RD over Proetzels Branch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHollister RD
CrossesProetzels Branch
Location0.13 MI S of Hammerly
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80872, -95.50658
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2013)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2033
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hollister RD over Proetzels Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollister RD over Proetzels Branch 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 Hollister RD over Proetzels Branch carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hollister RD over Proetzels Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hollister RD over Proetzels Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.