US Bridges

CR 240(SCULL Xing) over San Marcos River

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of Main ST · Structure no. 140280AA0331501

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
664
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 240(SCULL Xing) over San Marcos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 240(SCULL Xing) over San Marcos River in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 664 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 240(SCULL Xing)
CrossesSan Marcos River
Location0.05 MI SW of Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 240
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84957, -97.85688
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic664 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 240(SCULL Xing) over San Marcos River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 240(SCULL Xing) 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 240(SCULL Xing) over San Marcos River carry?

About 664 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 240(SCULL Xing) over San Marcos River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 240(SCULL Xing) over San Marcos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.