US Bridges

RM 32 over Flat Creek

Fair

Blanco County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 140160051101001

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,275
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 32 over Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 32 over Flat Creek in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 80 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 4,275 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 32
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.5 MI E of US 281
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBlanco County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06431, -98.38608
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,275 (2020)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 32 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is RM 32 over Flat Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RM 32 over Flat Creek carry?

About 4,275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RM 32 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RM 32 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.