US Bridges

FM 2305 over Pepper Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 2.42 MI E of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140023205041

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,959
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2305 over Pepper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2305 over Pepper Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30,959 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,070 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2305
CrossesPepper Creek
Location2.42 MI E of SH 317
RouteState Highway 2305
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11428, -97.40435
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,959 (2020)
Projected traffic36,070 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$719,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2305 over Pepper Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2305 over Pepper 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2305 over Pepper Creek carry?

About 30,959 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 2305 over Pepper Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2305 over Pepper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.