US Bridges

CR 225 (lime Kiln) over San Marcos River

Good

Hays County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060AA1668001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 (lime Kiln) over San Marcos River is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 225 (lime Kiln) over San Marcos River in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225 (lime Kiln)
CrossesSan Marcos River
Location1.2 MI W of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89905, -97.9257
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2042
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 CR 225 (lime Kiln) over San Marcos River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225 (lime Kiln) over San Marcos River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 225 (lime Kiln) over San Marcos River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 (lime Kiln) over San Marcos River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 (lime Kiln) over San Marcos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.