US Bridges

FM 219 over Austin Branch

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of SH 22 · Structure no. 090180105402004

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 219 over Austin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 219 over Austin Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1950, 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 219
CrossesAustin Branch
Location0.1 MI S of SH 22
RouteState Highway 219
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76854, -97.82885
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic490 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Austin Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 219 over Austin Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 219 over Austin Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 219 over Austin Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 219 over Austin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.