US Bridges

RM 783 over Pedernales River

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of US 290 · Structure no. 140870113501007

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,517
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 783 over Pedernales River is a concrete culvert carrying RM 783 over Pedernales River in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,517 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,518 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 783
CrossesPedernales River
Location0.40 MI SE of US 290
RouteState Highway 783
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29533, -99.24417
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,517 (2022)
Projected traffic2,518 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 783 over Pedernales River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RM 783 over Pedernales 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RM 783 over Pedernales River carry?

About 1,517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RM 783 over Pedernales River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RM 783 over Pedernales River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.