US Bridges

RM 967 over Garlic Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 1626 · Structure no. 141060177601007

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,075
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 967 over Garlic Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 967 over Garlic Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 15,075 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,595 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 967
CrossesGarlic Creek
Location0.1 MI E of FM 1626
RouteState Highway 967
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09874, -97.87295
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,075 (2023)
Projected traffic22,595 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 967 over Garlic Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 967 over Garlic 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RM 967 over Garlic Creek carry?

About 15,075 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RM 967 over Garlic Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RM 967 over Garlic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.