US Bridges

CR 556 Peaceful Va over Medina River

FairPosted for load

Bandera County, Texas · 0.5 Mile North of S.H. 16 · Structure no. 150100AA0239001

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 556 Peaceful Va over Medina River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 556 Peaceful Va over Medina River in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 556 Peaceful Va
CrossesMedina River
Location0.5 Mile North of S.H. 16
RouteCounty Highway 556
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74393, -99.14866
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 556 Peaceful Va over Medina River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 556 Peaceful Va over 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 556 Peaceful Va over Medina River carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 556 Peaceful Va over Medina River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns CR 556 Peaceful Va over Medina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.