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Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch

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Hays County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060T01188001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch 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 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWindy Hill RD
CrossesRichmond Branch
Location0.6 MI SE of IH 35
RouteCity Street 131
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03192, -97.83668
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2020)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch built?

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

What condition is Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch 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 Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Windy Hill RD over Richmond Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.