US Bridges

Big View Road over Panther Hollow

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of Josh Road · Structure no. 142270AA2845001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
125 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big View Road over Panther Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying Big View Road over Panther Hollow in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBig View Road
CrossesPanther Hollow
Location0.30 MI W of Josh Road
RouteCounty Highway 2845
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35718, -97.86396
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic120 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 Big View Road over Panther Hollow built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big View Road over Panther 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 Big View Road over Panther Hollow carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Big View Road over Panther Hollow?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Big View Road over Panther Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.