US Bridges

Shady Hollow Drive over Pecan Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Golden Oaks · Structure no. 142460AA0952001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Hollow Drive over Pecan Branch is a steel culvert carrying Shady Hollow Drive over Pecan Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Hollow Drive
CrossesPecan Branch
Location0.2 MI W of Golden Oaks
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66892, -97.67478
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Hollow Drive over Pecan Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Hollow Drive over Pecan Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Hollow Drive over Pecan Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Shady Hollow Drive over Pecan Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Hollow Drive over Pecan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.