US Bridges

Heisler Road over Red Bluff Creek

Fair

Bandera County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 1283 · Structure no. 150100AA0285001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heisler Road over Red Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Heisler Road over Red Bluff Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHeisler Road
CrossesRed Bluff Creek
Location1.0 MI E of FM 1283
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69576, -98.93464
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Heisler Road over Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heisler Road over Red Bluff Creek 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 Heisler Road over Red Bluff Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Heisler Road over Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Heisler Road over Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.