US Bridges

RM 32 over Little Blanco River

Good

Blanco County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of RM 473 · Structure no. 140160051101003

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,023
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 32 over Little Blanco River is a concrete slab carrying RM 32 over Little Blanco River 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 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 3,023 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 32
CrossesLittle Blanco River
Location0.2 MI SE of RM 473
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBlanco County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01926, -98.3296
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,023 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Little Blanco River built?

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

What condition is RM 32 over Little Blanco River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RM 32 over Little Blanco River carry?

About 3,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RM 32 over Little Blanco River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RM 32 over Little Blanco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.