US Bridges

RM 2241 over Reed Creek

Good

Llano County, Texas · 5.4 MI E of SH 29 · Structure no. 141500054701004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2241 over Reed Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 2241 over Reed Creek in Llano 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2037. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRM 2241
CrossesReed Creek
Location5.4 MI E of SH 29
RouteState Highway 2241
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81059, -98.5801
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2015)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2037
Trucks13%
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 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 2241 over Reed Creek built?

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

What condition is RM 2241 over Reed 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RM 2241 over Reed Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RM 2241 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2241 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.