US Bridges

RM 474 (blanco Rd) over Currey Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of Bus 87 · Structure no. 151310104201001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,042
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 474 (blanco Rd) over Currey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 474 (blanco Rd) over Currey Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5,042 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,390 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 474 (blanco Rd)
CrossesCurrey Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Bus 87
RouteState Highway 474
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79733, -98.71934
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,042 (2020)
Projected traffic8,390 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 474 (blanco Rd) over Currey Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RM 474 (blanco Rd) over Currey 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 474 (blanco Rd) over Currey Creek carry?

About 5,042 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 474 (blanco Rd) over Currey Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RM 474 (blanco Rd) over Currey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.