US Bridges

Jung Road over Pedernales River

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 140870AA0136001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jung Road over Pedernales River is a concrete culvert carrying Jung Road over Pedernales River in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesJung Road
CrossesPedernales River
Location0.10 MI N of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 136
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22361, -98.74107
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 Jung Road over Pedernales River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jung Road 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 Jung Road over Pedernales River carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jung Road over Pedernales River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jung Road over Pedernales River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.