US Bridges

FM 2109 over Stanley Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 8.30 MI E of FM 1669 · Structure no. 110030089302002

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,102
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2109 over Stanley Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2109 over Stanley Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 66 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 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2109
CrossesStanley Creek
Location8.30 MI E of FM 1669
RouteState Highway 2109
StateTexas
Coordinates31.27366, -94.43624
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2024)
Projected traffic1,410 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 FM 2109 over Stanley Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FM 2109 over Stanley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2109 over Stanley Creek carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2109 over Stanley Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2109 over Stanley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.