US Bridges

FM 2115 over South Darrs Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 3.45 MI S of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140203801004

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2115 over South Darrs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2115 over South Darrs Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 70 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2115
CrossesSouth Darrs Creek
Location3.45 MI S of IH 35
RouteState Highway 2115
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87225, -97.54706
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2115 over South Darrs Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FM 2115 over South Darrs 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2115 over South Darrs Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 2115 over South Darrs Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FM 2115 over South Darrs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.