US Bridges

FM 311 over Guadalupe River

Good

Comal County, Texas · 1.90 MI SE of US 281 · Structure no. 150460154101005

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,241
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 311 over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 311 over Guadalupe River in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 2,241 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2033. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesFM 311
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location1.90 MI SE of US 281
RouteState Highway 311
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86069, -98.38374
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,241 (2020)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FM 311 over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 311 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 311 over Guadalupe River carry?

About 2,241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 311 over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 311 over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.