US Bridges

RM 967 over Lebanski Branch

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of FM 1626 · Structure no. 141060177601005

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,489
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 967 over Lebanski Branch is a concrete culvert carrying RM 967 over Lebanski Branch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 16,489 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,382 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 967
CrossesLebanski Branch
Location1.7 MI E of FM 1626
RouteState Highway 967
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0995, -97.84831
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,489 (2023)
Projected traffic26,382 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 967 over Lebanski Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is RM 967 over Lebanski Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RM 967 over Lebanski Branch carry?

About 16,489 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RM 967 over Lebanski Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RM 967 over Lebanski Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.