US Bridges

Old Seguin Lul Rd. over Long Branch

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.3 Mi. W. of FM 2438 · Structure no. 150950AA8065002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Seguin Lul Rd. over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Seguin Lul Rd. over Long Branch in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Seguin Lul Rd.
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.3 Mi. W. of FM 2438
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60205, -97.84334
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Old Seguin Lul Rd. over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Seguin Lul Rd. over Long Branch 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 Old Seguin Lul Rd. over Long Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Seguin Lul Rd. over Long Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old Seguin Lul Rd. over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.