US Bridges

Spring Branch Rd. over Guadalupe River

Good

Comal County, Texas · 3.2 MI West of US 281 · Structure no. 150460AA0149003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
510 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Branch Rd. over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Branch Rd. over Guadalupe River in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2030. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpring Branch Rd.
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location3.2 MI West of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88294, -98.44825
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Branch Rd. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Branch Rd. over Guadalupe River carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Spring Branch Rd. over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Branch Rd. over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.