US Bridges

RM 165 over Blanco River & CR 404

Fair

Blanco County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of Lp 163 · Structure no. 140160095402006

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,141
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 165 over Blanco River & CR 404 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 165 over Blanco River & CR 404 in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2030. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 165
CrossesBlanco River & CR 404
Location0.9 MI E of Lp 163
RouteState Highway 165
CountyBlanco County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09109, -98.40149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,141 (2020)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 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 RM 165 over Blanco River & CR 404 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 165 over Blanco River & CR 404 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 Blanco River & CR 404 carry?

About 3,141 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 165 over Blanco River & CR 404?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RM 165 over Blanco River & CR 404?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.