US Bridges

RM 187 over Jernigan Creek

Good

Bandera County, Texas · 0.6 Mi. N of FM 337 · Structure no. 150100067802011

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 187 over Jernigan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 187 over Jernigan Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 187
CrossesJernigan Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N of FM 337
RouteState Highway 187
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75136, -99.55975
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2020)
Projected traffic610 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RM 187 over Jernigan Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 187 over Jernigan Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RM 187 over Jernigan Creek carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RM 187 over Jernigan Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RM 187 over Jernigan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.