US Bridges

RM 1674 over Copperas Creek

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 0.82 MI E of Lp 291 · Structure no. 071340014118035

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1674 over Copperas Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RM 1674 over Copperas Creek in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 1674
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location0.82 MI E of Lp 291
RouteState Highway 1674
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.49591, -99.98916
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 1674 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1674 over Copperas Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RM 1674 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RM 1674 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1674 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.