US Bridges

FM 315 over Brushy Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 2.5 MI NE of FM 837 · Structure no. 100010089002009

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 315 over Brushy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 315 over Brushy Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 315
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of FM 837
RouteState Highway 315
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98806, -95.60388
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FM 315 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 315 over Brushy 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 315 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 315 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 315 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.