US Bridges

RM 2147 over Tiger Creek

Good

Burnet County, Texas · 2.90 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 140270268702001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,571
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2147 over Tiger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2147 over Tiger Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 11,571 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,430 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2147
CrossesTiger Creek
Location2.90 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 2147
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54851, -98.31393
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,571 (2020)
Projected traffic13,430 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2147 over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2147 over Tiger 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RM 2147 over Tiger Creek carry?

About 11,571 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 2147 over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2147 over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.