US Bridges

Zion Hill Road over Cantau Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.9 MI East of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950AA0416001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zion Hill Road over Cantau Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zion Hill Road over Cantau Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 402 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesZion Hill Road
CrossesCantau Creek
Location2.9 MI East of SH 123
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48344, -97.90298
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2020)
Projected traffic900 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zion Hill Road over Cantau Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zion Hill Road over Cantau Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Zion Hill Road over Cantau Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zion Hill Road over Cantau Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Zion Hill Road over Cantau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.