US Bridges

Shakey Hollow RD over Spring Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Mcalister · Structure no. 121700AA2088001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shakey Hollow RD over Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Shakey Hollow RD over Spring Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShakey Hollow RD
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.3 MI N of Mcalister
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20776, -95.24525
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shakey Hollow RD over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shakey Hollow RD over Spring Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Shakey Hollow RD over Spring Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Shakey Hollow RD over Spring Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shakey Hollow RD over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.