US Bridges

Crossing ST over Guadalupe River

PoorPosted for load

Kerr County, Texas · 0.27 MI S of SH 27 · Structure no. 151330AA0250001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crossing ST over Guadalupe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crossing ST over Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 601 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrossing ST
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.27 MI S of SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94649, -99.03952
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2032
Trucks0%
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

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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crossing ST over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crossing ST over Guadalupe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Crossing ST over Guadalupe River carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Crossing ST over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Crossing ST over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.