US Bridges

FM 1431 over Bloody Hollow

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 4.4 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 142270137801022

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,825
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1431 over Bloody Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1431 over Bloody Hollow in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 19,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,955 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1431
CrossesBloody Hollow
Location4.4 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 1431
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51971, -97.89692
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,825 (2020)
Projected traffic29,955 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1431 over Bloody Hollow built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1431 over Bloody 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1431 over Bloody Hollow carry?

About 19,825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1431 over Bloody Hollow?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1431 over Bloody Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.