US Bridges

Martin RD over Pedernales River

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Pr 1 · Structure no. 140870AA0510001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
129 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin RD over Pedernales River is a concrete culvert carrying Martin RD over Pedernales River in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin RD
CrossesPedernales River
Location0.10 MI N of Pr 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2384, -98.64286
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin RD over Pedernales River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin 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 Martin RD over Pedernales River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Martin RD over Pedernales River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Martin RD over Pedernales River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.