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Bullwhip Pass over Oxbow Channel

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.16 MI N of RM 967 · Structure no. 141060LD5594001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullwhip Pass over Oxbow Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Bullwhip Pass over Oxbow Channel in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBullwhip Pass
CrossesOxbow Channel
Location0.16 MI N of RM 967
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10312, -97.86333
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2020)
Projected traffic248 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bullwhip Pass over Oxbow Channel built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullwhip Pass over Oxbow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bullwhip Pass over Oxbow Channel carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bullwhip Pass over Oxbow Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bullwhip Pass over Oxbow Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.