US Bridges

CR 356(JONES Cem.) over Sabinal River

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of RM 187 · Structure no. 152320AA0166004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 356(JONES Cem.) over Sabinal River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 356(JONES Cem.) over Sabinal River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 356(JONES Cem.)
CrossesSabinal River
Location0.4 MI W of RM 187
RouteCounty Highway 356
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62745, -99.53444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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 CR 356(JONES Cem.) over Sabinal River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 356(JONES Cem.) over Sabinal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 356(JONES Cem.) over Sabinal River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 356(JONES Cem.) over Sabinal River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 356(JONES Cem.) over Sabinal River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.