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Kerr County reports dozens of damaged off-system bridges and road repairs after flood
Summary
County road and bridge staff reported roughly 19 off-system bridges reviewed after the flood, with about 4 closed and roughly 10 roads showing substantial damage; the court tentatively awarded a $91,248 contract to repair gabion erosion at Fall Branch Creek pending post-flood assessment.
County road and bridge officials told the commissioners court the July flood damaged multiple bridges and road approaches across Kerr County.
The county’s road and bridge representative said inspectors have reviewed about 19 off-system bridges and estimated approximately four were closed immediately after the event because of approach or guardrail damage. Officials flagged Fall Branch, Homelius and Ehlers bridges for concrete and wing-wall damage; Flat Rock Dam access and the associated approaches showed notable deterioration.
The court tentatively awarded the Fall Branch Creek erosion-protection replacement project to Meijer's Concrete Construction LP with a low bid of $91,248, subject to post-flood assessment to confirm scope (motion passed unanimously). Road and Bridge staff noted previous investments — Bear Creek Road was rebuilt at $488,454.25 in 2025 — and said documentation of prior maintenance should help with FEMA reimbursement and mitigation claims.
County leaders emphasized debris removal logistics: some debris is on private property and in tight locations under bridges; the county lacks some heavy equipment and is seeking state/federal assistance for large debris tasks. TxDOT began picking up vegetative debris on state routes, and county staff encouraged residents to separate vegetative material, appliances and household waste at the curb to streamline contractor pickup.
