US Bridges

Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060AA0131001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,217
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,217 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWindy Hill RD
CrossesRichmond Branch
Location1.2 MI E of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03157, -97.82717
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic11,217 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch carry?

About 11,217 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.