US Bridges

Cade Loop over Guadalupe River

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.03 MI S of SH 39 · Structure no. 151330AA0579001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cade Loop over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cade Loop over Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCade Loop
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.03 MI S of SH 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07064, -99.25438
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cade Loop over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cade Loop 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cade Loop over Guadalupe River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cade Loop over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cade Loop over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.