US Bridges

Thomaston River RD over Guadalupe River

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 2.40 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 130620AA0243001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
415 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomaston River RD over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomaston River RD over Guadalupe River in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesThomaston River RD
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location2.40 MI W of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 243
StateTexas
Coordinates28.97474, -97.18793
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Thomaston River RD over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomaston River RD over Guadalupe River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Thomaston River RD over Guadalupe River carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Thomaston River RD over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Thomaston River RD over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.