US Bridges

FM 237 over 12 Mile Coleto Crk

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 2.30 MI SW of FM 236 · Structure no. 132350094104007

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,889
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 237 over 12 Mile Coleto Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 237 over 12 Mile Coleto Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 1,889 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 237
Crosses12 Mile Coleto Crk
Location2.30 MI SW of FM 236
RouteState Highway 237
StateTexas
Coordinates28.88168, -97.2357
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,889 (2023)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$495,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 237 over 12 Mile Coleto Crk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FM 237 over 12 Mile Coleto Crk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 237 over 12 Mile Coleto Crk carry?

About 1,889 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 237 over 12 Mile Coleto Crk?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 237 over 12 Mile Coleto Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.