US Bridges

Edge Falls RD over Curry Creek

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 4.3 Mi. South of Kendalia · Structure no. 151310AA0173001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edge Falls RD over Curry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Edge Falls RD over Curry Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesEdge Falls RD
CrossesCurry Creek
Location4.3 Mi. South of Kendalia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91565, -98.50839
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edge Falls RD over Curry Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edge Falls RD over Curry 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 Edge Falls RD over Curry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Edge Falls RD over Curry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Edge Falls RD over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.