US Bridges

Hoot Owl Hollow over Johnson Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of SH 27 · Structure no. 151330AA0109001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoot Owl Hollow over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Hoot Owl Hollow over Johnson Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHoot Owl Hollow
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.95 MI W of SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10513, -99.28989
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Hoot Owl Hollow over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoot Owl Hollow over Johnson Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hoot Owl Hollow over Johnson Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hoot Owl Hollow over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hoot Owl Hollow over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.