US Bridges

FM 219 over Bosque River Rel

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 090180072402017

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,523
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 219 over Bosque River Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 219 over Bosque River Rel in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 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 2,523 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,583 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 219
CrossesBosque River Rel
Location1.0 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 219
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78807, -97.56215
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,523 (2023)
Projected traffic3,583 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$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 219 over Bosque River Rel built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 219 over Bosque River Rel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 219 over Bosque River Rel carry?

About 2,523 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 219 over Bosque River Rel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 219 over Bosque River Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.