US Bridges

Lp 291 over North Llano River

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 071340014110022

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
572 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 291 over North Llano River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 291 over North Llano River in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 93 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 291
CrossesNorth Llano River
Location0.60 MI E of IH 10
RouteState Highway 291
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48455, -100.03912
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length572 ft (174.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Lp 291 over North Llano River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Lp 291 over North Llano 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 291 over North Llano River carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lp 291 over North Llano River?

The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 291 over North Llano River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.