US Bridges

RM 165 over Rogers Branch

Fair

Blanco County, Texas · 3.9 MI E of Lp 163 · Structure no. 140160095402003

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,141
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 165 over Rogers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying RM 165 over Rogers Branch in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 67 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 3,141 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 165
CrossesRogers Branch
Location3.9 MI E of Lp 163
RouteState Highway 165
CountyBlanco County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09695, -98.35434
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,141 (2020)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 165 over Rogers Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is RM 165 over Rogers Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RM 165 over Rogers Branch carry?

About 3,141 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RM 165 over Rogers Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RM 165 over Rogers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.