FM 238 over Shoats Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 3.61 MI W of FM 240 · Structure no. 130620094201004
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 169
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 238 over Shoats Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 238 over Shoats Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 238 over Shoats Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 238 over Shoats 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 238 over Shoats Creek carry?
About 169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 238 over Shoats Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 238 over Shoats Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.