US Bridges

Schumans Beach RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of FM 725 · Structure no. 150950AA0422001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schumans Beach RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schumans Beach RD over Dry Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSchumans Beach RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.20 MI NE of FM 725
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65828, -98.08176
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks0%
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schumans Beach RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schumans Beach RD over Dry Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Schumans Beach RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Schumans Beach RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Schumans Beach RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.