US Bridges

RM 1826 over Bear Creek

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 2.4 MI S of Travis C/L · Structure no. 141060175402003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,091
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1826 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 1826 over Bear Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,091 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,310 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 1826
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.4 MI S of Travis C/L
RouteState Highway 1826
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15965, -97.95527
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,091 (2020)
Projected traffic14,310 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RM 1826 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1826 over Bear 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RM 1826 over Bear Creek carry?

About 6,091 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 1826 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RM 1826 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.