US Bridges

RM 1312 over Devils River

Fair

Sutton County, Texas · 6.23 MI E Crockett CO LN · Structure no. 072180014112008

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
399 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1312 over Devils River is a concrete tee beam carrying RM 1312 over Devils River in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2038. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 1312
CrossesDevils River
Location6.23 MI E Crockett CO LN
RouteState Highway 1312
CountySutton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64516, -100.86712
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1312 over Devils River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1312 over Devils River 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 1312 over Devils River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RM 1312 over Devils River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1312 over Devils River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.