US Bridges

FM 215 over Live Oak Creek

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 217 · Structure no. 090180287102004

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 215 over Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 215 over Live Oak Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 215
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location0.2 MI S of FM 217
RouteState Highway 215
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62386, -97.59902
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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2023)
Projected traffic976 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 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 215 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 215 over Live Oak 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 215 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 215 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 215 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.