US Bridges

FM 216 over Flag Creek

FairPosted for load

Bosque County, Texas · 7.0 MI N of FM 927 · Structure no. 090180093502002

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 216 over Flag Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 216 over Flag Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 216
CrossesFlag Creek
Location7.0 MI N of FM 927
RouteState Highway 216
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07176, -97.88597
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$437,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 216 over Flag Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 216 over Flag 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 216 over Flag Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 216 over Flag Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 216 over Flag Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.