US Bridges

Humilius Lane over Guadalupe River

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of SH 27 · Structure no. 151330AA0279001

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Humilius Lane over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Humilius Lane over Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHumilius Lane
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.35 MI S of SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93692, -98.98464
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Humilius Lane over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Humilius Lane over Guadalupe River 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 Humilius Lane over Guadalupe River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Humilius Lane over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Humilius Lane over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.