US Bridges

River Road over Guadalupe River

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 4.5 MI SE of SH 35 on C/L · Structure no. 130290AA4012001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying River Road over Guadalupe River in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location4.5 MI SE of SH 35 on C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.43233, -96.81587
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 River Road over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Guadalupe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Guadalupe River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.