US Bridges

River Bd/Ssticker over Guadalupe River

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of FM 473 · Structure no. 151310AA0118004

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Bd/Ssticker over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Bd/Ssticker over Guadalupe River in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRiver Bd/Ssticker
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.7 MI S of FM 473
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97637, -98.84556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 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 River Bd/Ssticker over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Bd/Ssticker 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 2023.

How much traffic does River Bd/Ssticker over Guadalupe River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Bd/Ssticker over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns River Bd/Ssticker over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.