US Bridges

FM 219 over West Childress Creek

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 5.5 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 090180072402012

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,572
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 219 over West Childress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 219 over West Childress Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 87 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 2,572 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,446 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 219
CrossesWest Childress Creek
Location5.5 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 219
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8308, -97.50794
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,572 (2023)
Projected traffic3,446 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$392,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 219 over West Childress Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FM 219 over West Childress 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 219 over West Childress Creek carry?

About 2,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 219 over West Childress Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 219 over West Childress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.