US Bridges

FM 45 over Lick Hollow

Good

San Saba County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 502 · Structure no. 232060048008007

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 45 over Lick Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying FM 45 over Lick Hollow in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 45
CrossesLick Hollow
Location0.7 MI N of FM 502
RouteState Highway 45
CountySan Saba County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.36653, -98.94586
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2020)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 FM 45 over Lick Hollow built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 45 over Lick Hollow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 45 over Lick Hollow carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 45 over Lick Hollow?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 45 over Lick Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.