US Bridges

IH 37 over Jack Green Hollow

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.85 MI NW of SH 359 · Structure no. 162050007403131

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,953
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 over Jack Green Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying IH 37 over Jack Green Hollow in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 16,953 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,751 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 207 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 37
CrossesJack Green Hollow
Location1.85 MI NW of SH 359
RouteInterstate 37
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.13528, -97.83615
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width207 ft (63.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,953 (2022)
Projected traffic24,751 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Jack Green Hollow built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 over Jack Green 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 over Jack Green Hollow carry?

About 16,953 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 over Jack Green Hollow?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 207 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 over Jack Green Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.