US Bridges

FM 2237 over Pin Oak Creek Relief

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.75 MI SE of FM 154 · Structure no. 130760209601003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2237 over Pin Oak Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2237 over Pin Oak Creek Relief in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2237
CrossesPin Oak Creek Relief
Location0.75 MI SE of FM 154
RouteState Highway 2237
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80671, -97.06666
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 FM 2237 over Pin Oak Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2237 over Pin Oak Creek Relief 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2237 over Pin Oak Creek Relief carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2237 over Pin Oak Creek Relief?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2237 over Pin Oak Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.