US Bridges

Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of FM 1826 · Structure no. 141060AA0115002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,102
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesReunion Blvd
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.2 MI S of FM 1826
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15551, -97.93965
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek 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 carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Reunion Blvd over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.