Cheatham Street over San Marcos River
FairHays County, Texas · 0.72 MI SW of FM 12 · Structure no. 141060B00555001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,157
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cheatham Street over San Marcos River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheatham Street over San Marcos River in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,157 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2034. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cheatham Street over San Marcos River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cheatham Street over San Marcos River 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 Cheatham Street over San Marcos River carry?
About 1,157 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cheatham Street over San Marcos River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Cheatham Street over San Marcos River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.