US Bridges

Robert Light Blvd over Drainage Channel

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060AA0132001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,599
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robert Light Blvd over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Robert Light Blvd over Drainage Channel in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,599 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRobert Light Blvd
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.10 MI W of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05921, -97.83527
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic5,599 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Robert Light Blvd over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robert Light Blvd over Drainage Channel 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 Robert Light Blvd over Drainage Channel carry?

About 5,599 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Robert Light Blvd over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Robert Light Blvd over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.