US Bridges

FM 319 over Box Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 8.8 MI SW of SH 294 · Structure no. 100010089004012

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 319 over Box Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 319 over Box Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 319
CrossesBox Creek
Location8.8 MI SW of SH 294
RouteState Highway 319
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54353, -95.67029
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 FM 319 over Box Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 319 over Box Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 319 over Box Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 319 over Box Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 319 over Box Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.