US Bridges

SH 237 over Cummins Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of FM 1457 · Structure no. 130760026701003

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,127
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 237 over Cummins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 237 over Cummins 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 4,127 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 237
CrossesCummins Creek
Location0.55 MI S of FM 1457
RouteState Highway 237
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.059, -96.70028
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,127 (2024)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Cummins 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 Cummins 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 Cummins Creek carry?

About 4,127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 237 over Cummins Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 237 over Cummins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.