US Bridges

SH 27 over Rough Hollow

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of SH 41 · Structure no. 151330014203045

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Rough Hollow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 27 over Rough Hollow in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 77 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesRough Hollow
Location1.2 MI N of SH 41
RouteState Highway 27
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19496, -99.37811
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
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2023)
Projected traffic670 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 27 over Rough Hollow built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 27 over Rough Hollow 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 SH 27 over Rough Hollow carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Rough Hollow?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Rough Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.