US Bridges

RM 1376 over Guadalupe River

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 0.82 MI S of RM 473 · Structure no. 151310189901006

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
730 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,466
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1376 over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 1376 over Guadalupe River in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,466 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesRM 1376
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.82 MI S of RM 473
RouteState Highway 1376
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95706, -98.71726
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,466 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1376 over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1376 over Guadalupe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RM 1376 over Guadalupe River carry?

About 1,466 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RM 1376 over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1376 over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.