US Bridges

RM 3237 over Lone Man Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 4.1 MI E of RM 12 · Structure no. 141060080504010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 3237 over Lone Man Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 3237 over Lone Man Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRM 3237
CrossesLone Man Creek
Location4.1 MI E of RM 12
RouteState Highway 3237
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01471, -98.04466
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 3237 over Lone Man Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 3237 over Lone Man 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RM 3237 over Lone Man Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RM 3237 over Lone Man Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RM 3237 over Lone Man Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.