US Bridges

Decker ST over San Saba River

Fair

Menard County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of FM 2092 · Structure no. 071640B00170001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decker ST over San Saba River is a concrete slab carrying Decker ST over San Saba River in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDecker ST
CrossesSan Saba River
Location0.10 MI N of FM 2092
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMenard County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91885, -99.78395
Functional classRural 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
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Decker ST over San Saba River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decker ST over San Saba 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Decker ST over San Saba River carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Decker ST over San Saba River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Decker ST over San Saba River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.