US Bridges

RM 1376 over Wenzel Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 6.3 MI N of RM 473 · Structure no. 151310189902002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1376 over Wenzel Creek is a concrete slab carrying RM 1376 over Wenzel Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRM 1376
CrossesWenzel Creek
Location6.3 MI N of RM 473
RouteState Highway 1376
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06781, -98.73846
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 1376 over Wenzel Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1376 over Wenzel 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 Wenzel Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RM 1376 over Wenzel Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1376 over Wenzel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.