US Bridges

SH 237 over Branch Rocky Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 2.35 MI SW of Spur 458 · Structure no. 130760026701001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,043
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 237 over Branch Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 237 over Branch Rocky Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 6 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 2,043 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 237
CrossesBranch Rocky Creek
Location2.35 MI SW of Spur 458
RouteState Highway 237
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09814, -96.68286
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,043 (2020)
Projected traffic3,630 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH 237 over Branch Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 237 over Branch Rocky 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 237 over Branch Rocky Creek carry?

About 2,043 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 237 over Branch Rocky Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 237 over Branch Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.