US Bridges

IH 37 NB over Hailey Hollow

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 2.3 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 161490007402150

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 NB over Hailey Hollow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 37 NB over Hailey Hollow in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,630 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 37 NB
CrossesHailey Hollow
Location2.3 MI SE of US 59
RouteInterstate 37
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.31719, -97.99922
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2019)
Projected traffic11,630 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 37 NB over Hailey Hollow built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 NB over Hailey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 37 NB over Hailey Hollow carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 NB over Hailey Hollow?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 NB over Hailey Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.