US Bridges

FM 219 over Gary Creek

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 6.2 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 090180105402011

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 219 over Gary Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 219 over Gary Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 219
CrossesGary Creek
Location6.2 MI W of SH 6
RouteState Highway 219
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74017, -97.65521
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 219 over Gary Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 219 over Gary 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 219 over Gary Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 219 over Gary Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 219 over Gary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.