US Bridges

Schumann RD over Schumann Branch

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 2.80 MI S of RM 1623 · Structure no. 140870AA0170001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schumann RD over Schumann Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Schumann RD over Schumann Branch in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSchumann RD
CrossesSchumann Branch
Location2.80 MI S of RM 1623
RouteCounty Highway 170
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16331, -98.6235
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Schumann RD over Schumann Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schumann RD over Schumann 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Schumann RD over Schumann Branch carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schumann RD over Schumann Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Schumann RD over Schumann Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.