RM 12 over Purgatory Creek Branch
FairHays County, Texas · 2.0 MI NW of FM 2439 · Structure no. 141060337901207
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,641
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RM 12 over Purgatory Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying RM 12 over Purgatory Creek Branch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 13,641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,621 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RM 12 over Purgatory Creek Branch built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is RM 12 over Purgatory Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RM 12 over Purgatory Creek Branch carry?
About 13,641 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RM 12 over Purgatory Creek Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).
Who owns RM 12 over Purgatory Creek Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.