US Bridges

RM 473 over Block Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 7.1 MI W of RM 1376 · Structure no. 151310014209189

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 473 over Block Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying RM 473 over Block Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 473
CrossesBlock Creek
Location7.1 MI W of RM 1376
RouteState Highway 473
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99806, -98.83645
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2020)
Projected traffic960 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RM 473 over Block Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 473 over Block Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RM 473 over Block Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RM 473 over Block Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RM 473 over Block Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.