US Bridges

US 81/287 Wfr over Dry Hollow Crk

Good

Wise County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 1655 · Structure no. 022490001306062

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 81/287 Wfr over Dry Hollow Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 81/287 Wfr over Dry Hollow Crk in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 81/287 Wfr
CrossesDry Hollow Crk
Location0.6 MI N of FM 1655
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36684, -97.70592
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks23%
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

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 US 81/287 Wfr over Dry Hollow Crk built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 81/287 Wfr over Dry Hollow Crk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 81/287 Wfr over Dry Hollow Crk carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 81/287 Wfr over Dry Hollow Crk?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 81/287 Wfr over Dry Hollow Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.