US Bridges

Good Hope Rd. over Atascosa River

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 161490AA0210002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Good Hope Rd. over Atascosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Good Hope Rd. over Atascosa River in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2035. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGood Hope Rd.
CrossesAtascosa River
Location1.10 MI W of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.5191, -98.20308
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic155 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Good Hope Rd. over Atascosa River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good Hope Rd. over Atascosa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Good Hope Rd. over Atascosa River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Good Hope Rd. over Atascosa River?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Good Hope Rd. over Atascosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.