US Bridges

US 83 over Harris Hollow

Fair

Menard County, Texas · 0.07 MI SE of RM 2291 · Structure no. 071640003505046

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,936
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Harris Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Harris Hollow in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 90 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 4,936 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,660 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long.

CarriesUS 83
CrossesHarris Hollow
Location0.07 MI SE of RM 2291
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90566, -99.78791
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,936 (2022)
Projected traffic5,660 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 83 over Harris Hollow built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 83 over Harris 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Harris Hollow carry?

About 4,936 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Harris Hollow?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 83 over Harris Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.