US Bridges

FM 1117 over Guadalupe River

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.15 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 150950021605034

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,426
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1117 over Guadalupe River is a concrete slab carrying FM 1117 over Guadalupe River in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,426 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1117
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location2.15 MI S of US 90A
RouteState Highway 1117
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53582, -97.88101
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,426 (2020)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1117 over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1117 over Guadalupe 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1117 over Guadalupe River carry?

About 1,426 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1117 over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1117 over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.