US Bridges

RM 1869 over South San Gabriel River

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460175501002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,667
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1869 over South San Gabriel River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 1869 over South San Gabriel River in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 5,667 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,470 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRM 1869
CrossesSouth San Gabriel River
Location1.70 MI W of SH 29
RouteState Highway 1869
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6601, -97.93788
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,667 (2020)
Projected traffic6,470 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 1869 over South San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1869 over South San Gabriel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RM 1869 over South San Gabriel River carry?

About 5,667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RM 1869 over South San Gabriel River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1869 over South San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.