US Bridges

FM 2268 over Darrs Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 5.35 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140213601003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,294
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2268 over Darrs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2268 over Darrs Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1957, 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 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 1,294 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2268
CrossesDarrs Creek
Location5.35 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 2268
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90164, -97.46074
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,294 (2020)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 2268 over Darrs Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2268 over Darrs 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2268 over Darrs Creek carry?

About 1,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2268 over Darrs Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 2268 over Darrs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.