US Bridges

RM 2768 over Llano River

Fair

Llano County, Texas · 2.48 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 141500209901003

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2768 over Llano River is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2768 over Llano River in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2768
CrossesLlano River
Location2.48 MI S of SH 29
RouteState Highway 2768
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70383, -98.95875
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2020)
Projected traffic290 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 2768 over Llano River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2768 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does RM 2768 over Llano River carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RM 2768 over Llano River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2768 over Llano River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.