US Bridges

Lp 291 over Buck Hollow

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 1.63 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 071340014110056

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 291 over Buck Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 291 over Buck Hollow in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 291
CrossesBuck Hollow
Location1.63 MI E of IH 10
RouteState Highway 291
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48943, -100.02391
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lp 291 over Buck Hollow built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 291 over Buck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 291 over Buck Hollow carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lp 291 over Buck Hollow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lp 291 over Buck Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.