US Bridges

Bear Creek RD over Guadalupe River

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 0.12 MI S of Arcadia Lp · Structure no. 151330G00057001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek RD over Guadalupe River is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Creek RD over Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Creek RD
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.12 MI S of Arcadia Lp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06735, -99.19352
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2012)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Creek RD over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek RD over Guadalupe River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bear Creek RD over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek RD over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.