US Bridges

River Fern Court over Hicks Hollow

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.12 MI SW Gillum Ck DR · Structure no. 142270AA2233001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Fern Court over Hicks Hollow is a steel culvert carrying River Fern Court over Hicks Hollow in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Fern Court
CrossesHicks Hollow
Location0.12 MI SW Gillum Ck DR
RouteCounty Highway 2233
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58583, -97.99038
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic30 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 River Fern Court over Hicks Hollow built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Fern Court over Hicks 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does River Fern Court over Hicks Hollow carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is River Fern Court over Hicks Hollow?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns River Fern Court over Hicks Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.