US Bridges

SH 237 over Cummins Creek Relief

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of FM 1457 · Structure no. 130760026701004

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,443
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 237 over Cummins Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 237 over Cummins Creek Relief 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 5 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 3,443 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,820 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 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
CrossesCummins Creek Relief
Location0.65 MI S of FM 1457
RouteState Highway 237
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05739, -96.70117
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,443 (2023)
Projected traffic4,820 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Cummins Creek Relief 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 Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 3,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 237 over Cummins Creek Relief?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 237 over Cummins Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.