US Bridges

River RD over Guadalupe River 4th Xing

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of FM 2673 · Structure no. 150460AA0196005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
183 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,033
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Guadalupe River 4th Xing is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Guadalupe River 4th Xing in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,033 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesGuadalupe River 4th Xing
Location0.6 MI SE of FM 2673
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84284, -98.16816
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,033 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Guadalupe River 4th Xing built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Guadalupe River 4th Xing 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does River RD over Guadalupe River 4th Xing carry?

About 2,033 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is River RD over Guadalupe River 4th Xing?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Guadalupe River 4th Xing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.