US Bridges

CR 116 (plant Rd) over San Marcos River

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.90 MI SW of US 80 · Structure no. 140280AA0256002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 116 (plant Rd) over San Marcos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 116 (plant Rd) over San Marcos River in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 116 (plant Rd)
CrossesSan Marcos River
Location0.90 MI SW of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71674, -97.75326
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 116 (plant Rd) over San Marcos River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 116 (plant Rd) over San Marcos River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 116 (plant Rd) over San Marcos River carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 116 (plant Rd) over San Marcos River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 116 (plant Rd) over San Marcos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.