US Bridges

CR193(PONDEROSA RD over Little Alum Creek

FairPosted for load

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 140110AA0193001

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR193(PONDEROSA RD over Little Alum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR193(PONDEROSA RD over Little Alum Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 41 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 5 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR193(PONDEROSA RD
CrossesLittle Alum Creek
Location1.4 MI S of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05162, -97.23726
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR193(PONDEROSA RD over Little Alum Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR193(PONDEROSA RD over Little Alum 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR193(PONDEROSA RD over Little Alum Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR193(PONDEROSA RD over Little Alum Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR193(PONDEROSA RD over Little Alum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.