From:

Graham Bettis, P.E., Director, Bridge Division

Effective Date:

January 25, 2024

This manual summarizes current policies governing the use of bridge railing in Texas, and it provides information on acceptable Texas bridge railing types.

The revisions in this version modified the requirement for retaining walls and adds guidance for aesthetics.

For more information about this update, contact the Bridge Division.

Past manual notices are available in a .