US Bridges

FM 394 over Guadalupe River

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Spur 98 · Structure no. 151330014208190

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
799 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
7,566
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 394 over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 394 over Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,566 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,020 by 2033. The structure is 799 ft (243.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 394
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.2 MI E of Spur 98
RouteState Highway 394
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04893, -99.15014
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHL 93
Structure length799 ft (243.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,566 (2022)
Projected traffic12,020 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 394 over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 394 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 394 over Guadalupe River carry?

About 7,566 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 394 over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 799 ft (243.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 394 over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.