US Bridges

Lane Valley RD over Guadalupe River

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of SH 27 · Structure no. 151330AA0280001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
225 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane Valley RD over Guadalupe River is a concrete slab carrying Lane Valley RD over Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 287 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLane Valley RD
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.25 MI S of SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93704, -98.96016
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Lane Valley RD over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lane Valley RD 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 Lane Valley RD over Guadalupe River carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lane Valley RD over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lane Valley RD over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.