US Bridges

SH 27 over Indian Hollow

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 7.8 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 151330014205021

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,655
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Indian Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying SH 27 over Indian Hollow in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 94 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 5 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 5,655 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,520 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesIndian Hollow
Location7.8 MI S of SH 16
RouteState Highway 27
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96038, -99.07014
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,655 (2020)
Projected traffic10,520 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Indian Hollow built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SH 27 over Indian 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Indian Hollow carry?

About 5,655 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Indian Hollow?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Indian Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.