US Bridges

Old Stage Coach RD over Blanco River Draw

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of CR 140 · Structure no. 141060AA0136001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,303
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage Coach RD over Blanco River Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Stage Coach RD over Blanco River Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,303 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2027. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Stage Coach RD
CrossesBlanco River Draw
Location0.10 MI NW of CR 140
RouteCounty Highway 136
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93822, -97.89581
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,303 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2027
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Stage Coach RD over Blanco River Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Old Stage Coach RD over Blanco River Draw 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 Old Stage Coach RD over Blanco River Draw carry?

About 1,303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Stage Coach RD over Blanco River Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stage Coach RD over Blanco River Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.