US Bridges

Waring-Welfare RD over Guadalupe River

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 3.2 MI South of FM 473 · Structure no. 151310AA0119002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waring-Welfare RD over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete other carrying Waring-Welfare RD over Guadalupe River in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWaring-Welfare RD
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location3.2 MI South of FM 473
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9554, -98.80126
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

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 Waring-Welfare RD over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waring-Welfare RD over Guadalupe River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Waring-Welfare RD over Guadalupe River carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Waring-Welfare RD over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Waring-Welfare RD over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.