US Bridges

Waring-Welfare RD over Joshua Creek

FairPosted for load

Kendall County, Texas · 2.2 Miles East of Waring · Structure no. 151310AA0116001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waring-Welfare RD over Joshua Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Waring-Welfare RD over Joshua Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1930, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWaring-Welfare RD
CrossesJoshua Creek
Location2.2 Miles East of Waring
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92659, -98.78623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic325 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waring-Welfare RD over Joshua Creek built?

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

What condition is Waring-Welfare RD over Joshua Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Waring-Welfare RD over Joshua Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Waring-Welfare RD over Joshua Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Waring-Welfare RD over Joshua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.