US Bridges

RM 2241 over Calvert Creek

Good

Llano County, Texas · 16.2 MI E of SH 29 · Structure no. 141500220901002

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2241 over Calvert Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2241 over Calvert Creek in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 839 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesRM 2241
CrossesCalvert Creek
Location16.2 MI E of SH 29
RouteState Highway 2241
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88123, -98.47289
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2020)
Projected traffic839 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 2241 over Calvert Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2241 over Calvert 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 Calvert Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RM 2241 over Calvert Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2241 over Calvert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.