US Bridges

Gellermann LN over Pedernales River

PoorPosted for load

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 140870AA0137001

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gellermann LN over Pedernales River is a concrete culvert carrying Gellermann LN over Pedernales River in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGellermann LN
CrossesPedernales River
Location0.50 MI N of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23283, -98.68503
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gellermann LN over Pedernales River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gellermann LN over Pedernales River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Gellermann LN over Pedernales River carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gellermann LN over Pedernales River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Gellermann LN over Pedernales River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.