US Bridges

Old Bastrop Road over Caney Creek

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of IH 35 Efr · Structure no. 150460AA2000001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
807
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bastrop Road over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Bastrop Road over Caney Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 807 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bastrop Road
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of IH 35 Efr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78801, -98.02349
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bastrop Road over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Old Bastrop Road over Caney Creek 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 Old Bastrop Road over Caney Creek carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Bastrop Road over Caney Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bastrop Road over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.