US Bridges

Bu 81-C over Dry Holllow Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · .6 M. N of FM 1655 · Structure no. 022490001312328

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 81-C over Dry Holllow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 81-C over Dry Holllow Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 423 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBu 81-C
CrossesDry Holllow Creek
Location.6 M. N of FM 1655
RouteState Highway 81
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36722, -97.70414
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2024)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2035
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bu 81-C over Dry Holllow Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 81-C over Dry Holllow Creek 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 Bu 81-C over Dry Holllow Creek carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Bu 81-C over Dry Holllow Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 81-C over Dry Holllow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.