FM 237 over Fifteenmile Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 0.74 MI E of SH 72 · Structure no. 130620094101011
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,836
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 237 over Fifteenmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 237 over Fifteenmile Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 237 over Fifteenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 237 over Fifteenmile 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 237 over Fifteenmile Creek carry?
About 1,836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM 237 over Fifteenmile Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns FM 237 over Fifteenmile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.