US Bridges

Big Sandy DR over Long Hollow Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 150 Ft SW of Round Mtn RD · Structure no. 142270AA2212001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Sandy DR over Long Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Big Sandy DR over Long Hollow Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBig Sandy DR
CrossesLong Hollow Creek
Location150 Ft SW of Round Mtn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57031, -97.94835
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2020)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Sandy DR over Long Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Sandy DR over Long Hollow Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Big Sandy DR over Long Hollow Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Big Sandy DR over Long Hollow Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Big Sandy DR over Long Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.