FM 2305 over Bird Creek
GoodBell County, Texas · 0.38 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140023205018
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,516
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2305 over Bird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2305 over Bird Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 13,516 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,922 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2305 over Bird Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is FM 2305 over Bird 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FM 2305 over Bird Creek carry?
About 13,516 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 2305 over Bird Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2305 over Bird Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.