US Bridges

CR 262(JOHNSON St) over San Marcos River

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of Main ST · Structure no. 140280AA0329001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 262(JOHNSON St) over San Marcos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 262(JOHNSON St) over San Marcos River in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 262(JOHNSON St)
CrossesSan Marcos River
Location0.10 MI SW of Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 262
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83958, -97.84544
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2015)
Projected traffic94 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 262(JOHNSON St) over San Marcos River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 262(JOHNSON St) over San Marcos River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 262(JOHNSON St) over San Marcos River carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 262(JOHNSON St) over San Marcos River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 262(JOHNSON St) over San Marcos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.