US Bridges

FM 236 over Guadalupe River

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 3.35 MI South of US 87 · Structure no. 130620084201010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
672 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,357
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 236 over Guadalupe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 236 over Guadalupe River in DeWitt 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 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 1,357 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2033. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 236
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location3.35 MI South of US 87
RouteState Highway 236
StateTexas
Coordinates29.05138, -97.26483
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2023)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 236 over Guadalupe River built?

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

What condition is FM 236 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 236 over Guadalupe River carry?

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 236 over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 236 over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.