US Bridges

Guadalupe ST over Walnut Branch

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Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 150950F00505001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,129
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guadalupe ST over Walnut Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Guadalupe ST over Walnut Branch in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5,129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGuadalupe ST
CrossesWalnut Branch
Location0.01 MI N of US 90A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56904, -97.96956
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,129 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guadalupe ST over Walnut Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guadalupe ST over Walnut 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 Guadalupe ST over Walnut Branch carry?

About 5,129 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Guadalupe ST over Walnut Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Guadalupe ST over Walnut Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.