US Bridges

Rob Shelton RD over Drainage

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.39 N of US 290 · Structure no. 141060G00900002

Built
2020
5 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rob Shelton RD over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Rob Shelton RD over Drainage in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2020 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRob Shelton RD
CrossesDrainage
Location0.39 N of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19709, -98.08262
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rob Shelton RD over Drainage built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Rob Shelton RD over Drainage 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 Rob Shelton RD over Drainage carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rob Shelton RD over Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Rob Shelton RD over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.