US Bridges

Spring Branch RD over Cypress Creek

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Comal County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 150460AA0149002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,791
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Branch RD over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Spring Branch RD over Cypress Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,791 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Branch RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.1 MI W of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88271, -98.41039
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,791 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Spring Branch RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Branch RD over Cypress Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Branch RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,791 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Spring Branch RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Branch RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.