US Bridges

Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek Trib

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.17 MI S of FM 1826 · Structure no. 141060AA0115001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,430
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek Trib is a steel arch - thru carrying Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek Trib in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesReunion Blvd
CrossesBear Creek Trib
Location0.17 MI S of FM 1826
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16716, -97.93833
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek Trib carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.