US Bridges

Gembler RD over Santa Clara Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of FM 78 · Structure no. 150950AA0595001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gembler RD over Santa Clara Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gembler RD over Santa Clara Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGembler RD
CrossesSanta Clara Creek
Location0.35 MI S of FM 78
RouteCounty Highway 313
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56813, -98.12832
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic75 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gembler RD over Santa Clara Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gembler RD over Santa Clara 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 Gembler RD over Santa Clara Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Gembler RD over Santa Clara Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gembler RD over Santa Clara Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.