US Bridges

RM 1376 over Wasp Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 4.41 MI S of RM 473 · Structure no. 151310189901004

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1376 over Wasp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 1376 over Wasp Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRM 1376
CrossesWasp Creek
Location4.41 MI S of RM 473
RouteState Highway 1376
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90656, -98.72413
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 1376 over Wasp Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RM 1376 over Wasp 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 1376 over Wasp Creek carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RM 1376 over Wasp Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1376 over Wasp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.