US Bridges

Legion Crossing RD over Guadalupe River

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Riverside DR · Structure no. 151330G01127001

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
301 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Legion Crossing RD over Guadalupe River is a concrete culvert carrying Legion Crossing RD over Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLegion Crossing RD
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.1 MI S of Riverside DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01407, -99.12051
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadUnknown
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2012)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Legion Crossing RD over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Legion Crossing 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 Legion Crossing RD over Guadalupe River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Legion Crossing RD over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Legion Crossing RD over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.