US Bridges

Englishcrossing RD over Medina River

Fair

Bandera County, Texas · 1.3 Mile West of Fm. 1283 · Structure no. 150100AA0277001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
973
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Englishcrossing RD over Medina River is a concrete culvert carrying Englishcrossing RD over Medina River in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 973 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesEnglishcrossing RD
CrossesMedina River
Location1.3 Mile West of Fm. 1283
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68183, -98.97594
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic973 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Englishcrossing RD over Medina River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Englishcrossing RD 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 Englishcrossing RD over Medina River carry?

About 973 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Englishcrossing RD over Medina River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Englishcrossing RD over Medina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.