US Bridges

Old Kerrville RD over Pedernales River

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 140870AA0185001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kerrville RD over Pedernales River is a concrete culvert carrying Old Kerrville RD over Pedernales River in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Kerrville RD
CrossesPedernales River
Location0.10 MI S of SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22268, -98.92347
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Kerrville RD over Pedernales River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Kerrville RD over Pedernales River 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 Old Kerrville RD over Pedernales River carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Kerrville RD over Pedernales River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Kerrville RD over Pedernales River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.