US Bridges

SH 41 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of SH 27 · Structure no. 151330020108022

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41 over Johnson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 41 over Johnson Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2033. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 41
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.25 MI W of SH 27
RouteState Highway 41
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17871, -99.37906
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2023)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 41 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41 over Johnson 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 41 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.