US Bridges

RM 783 over Klein Branch

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 4.15 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 140870113501118

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,635
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 783 over Klein Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 783 over Klein Branch in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,635 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2031. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 783
CrossesKlein Branch
Location4.15 MI S of US 290
RouteState Highway 783
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24093, -99.24302
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,635 (2020)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2031
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 783 over Klein Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 783 over Klein Branch 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 RM 783 over Klein Branch carry?

About 1,635 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is RM 783 over Klein Branch?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RM 783 over Klein Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.