US Bridges

CR 236 over North Prong Medina River

Fair

Bandera County, Texas · 3.8 MI W of FM 2107 Pvmt. · Structure no. 150100AA0236001

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 236 over North Prong Medina River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 236 over North Prong Medina River in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 236
CrossesNorth Prong Medina River
Location3.8 MI W of FM 2107 Pvmt.
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85494, -99.39189
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2012)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 236 over North Prong Medina River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 236 over North Prong Medina River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 236 over North Prong Medina River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 236 over North Prong Medina River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns CR 236 over North Prong Medina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.