US Bridges

FM 501 over Davis Hollow

Fair

San Saba County, Texas · 9.10 MI NE of SH 16 · Structure no. 232060086707024

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 501 over Davis Hollow is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 501 over Davis Hollow in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 501
CrossesDavis Hollow
Location9.10 MI NE of SH 16
RouteState Highway 501
CountySan Saba County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02139, -98.57721
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 501 over Davis Hollow built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 501 over Davis 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 501 over Davis Hollow carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 501 over Davis Hollow?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 501 over Davis Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.