US Bridges

RM 967 over Garlic Creek Trib #1

Good

Hays County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of FM 1626 · Structure no. 141060177601101

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,075
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 967 over Garlic Creek Trib #1 is a concrete culvert carrying RM 967 over Garlic Creek Trib #1 in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 27,738 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRM 967
CrossesGarlic Creek Trib #1
Location1.1 MI E of FM 1626
RouteState Highway 976
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10084, -97.85654
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,075 (2023)
Projected traffic27,738 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trib #1 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 967 over Garlic Creek Trib #1 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RM 967 over Garlic Creek Trib #1 carry?

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

How long is RM 967 over Garlic Creek Trib #1?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RM 967 over Garlic Creek Trib #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.