US Bridges

SH 127 over Pecan Hollow

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 14.6MI NW JCT FM187/SH127 · Structure no. 152320036901015

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,351
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 127 over Pecan Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying SH 127 over Pecan Hollow in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,351 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 127
CrossesPecan Hollow
Location14.6MI NW JCT FM187/SH127
RouteState Highway 127
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45051, -99.66041
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,351 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2031
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SH 127 over Pecan Hollow built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 127 over Pecan 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 127 over Pecan Hollow carry?

About 1,351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 127 over Pecan Hollow?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 127 over Pecan Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.