US Bridges

Spur 98 over Guadalupe River

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of SH 27 · Structure no. 151330052601001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
990 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 98 over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 98 over Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2034. The structure is 990 ft (301.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSpur 98
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.1 MI W of SH 27
RouteState Highway 98
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06589, -99.18174
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length990 ft (301.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Spur 98 over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 98 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 Spur 98 over Guadalupe River carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spur 98 over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 990 ft (301.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 98 over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.