US Bridges

Pr 49 over Pedernales River

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of RR 1 · Structure no. 140870011317074

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 49 over Pedernales River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 49 over Pedernales River in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 49
CrossesPedernales River
Location0.1 MI N of RR 1
RouteState Highway 49
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24251, -98.60562
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadOther
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2013)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 Pr 49 over Pedernales River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 49 over Pedernales 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 49 over Pedernales River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pr 49 over Pedernales River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 49 over Pedernales River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.