US Bridges

S Washington Ave over Happy Hollow Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of SH 43 · Structure no. 191030B02930001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,673
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Washington Ave over Happy Hollow Creek is a concrete slab carrying S Washington Ave over Happy Hollow Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 7,673 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,673 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Washington Ave
CrossesHappy Hollow Creek
Location0.9 MI N of SH 43
RouteCity Street 300
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53925, -94.36774
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,673 (2020)
Projected traffic8,673 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Washington Ave over Happy Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Washington Ave over Happy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S Washington Ave over Happy Hollow Creek carry?

About 7,673 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Washington Ave over Happy Hollow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S Washington Ave over Happy Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.