US Bridges

RM 2721 over Whittington Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 1623 · Structure no. 140870271901003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2721 over Whittington Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2721 over Whittington Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRM 2721
CrossesWhittington Creek
Location2.0 MI E of FM 1623
RouteState Highway 2721
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29108, -98.62398
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 RM 2721 over Whittington Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2721 over Whittington 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RM 2721 over Whittington Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RM 2721 over Whittington Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2721 over Whittington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.