US Bridges

CR 281 / Ehlers RD over Guadalupe River

FairPosted for load

Kerr County, Texas · 0.24 MI S of SH 27 · Structure no. 151330AA0281001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 281 / Ehlers RD over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 281 / Ehlers RD over Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 281 / Ehlers RD
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.24 MI S of SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93969, -98.94827
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2012)
Projected traffic25 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 281 / Ehlers RD over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 281 / Ehlers 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 CR 281 / Ehlers RD over Guadalupe River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 281 / Ehlers RD over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 281 / Ehlers RD over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.