US Bridges

Crystal Hills DR over Spring Hollow Creek

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of RM 1826 · Structure no. 141060AA0834001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,195
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal Hills DR over Spring Hollow Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Crystal Hills DR over Spring Hollow Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCrystal Hills DR
CrossesSpring Hollow Creek
Location0.01 MI S of RM 1826
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15167, -97.97221
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,195 (2020)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Crystal Hills DR over Spring Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crystal Hills DR over Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Crystal Hills DR over Spring Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crystal Hills DR over Spring Hollow Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal Hills DR over Spring Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.