US Bridges

RM 2242 over Cold Springs Creek

Good

Mason County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of US 87 · Structure no. 141570007107023

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2242 over Cold Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2242 over Cold Springs Creek in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2242
CrossesCold Springs Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of US 87
RouteState Highway 2242
CountyMason County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57043, -99.00789
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 2242 over Cold Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2242 over Cold Springs 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RM 2242 over Cold Springs Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RM 2242 over Cold Springs Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2242 over Cold Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.