US Bridges

Happy Hollow RD over E Fork of Mill Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 2.4 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 172390AA0427004

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Hollow RD over E Fork of Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Happy Hollow RD over E Fork of Mill Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Hollow RD
CrossesE Fork of Mill Creek
Location2.4 MI SW of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16857, -96.51482
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic130 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Happy Hollow RD over E Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Hollow RD over E Fork of Mill Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Happy Hollow RD over E Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Happy Hollow RD over E Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Hollow RD over E Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.