US Bridges

SH 173 over Dry Hollow

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 4.1 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 151330042105036

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,391
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 173 over Dry Hollow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 173 over Dry Hollow in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 years old, older 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 8,391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,060 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 173
CrossesDry Hollow
Location4.1 MI S of SH 16
RouteState Highway 173
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98622, -99.11114
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,391 (2020)
Projected traffic8,060 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 173 over Dry Hollow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SH 173 over Dry Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 173 over Dry Hollow carry?

About 8,391 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 173 over Dry Hollow?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 173 over Dry Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.