US Bridges

FM 2149 over Rice Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 1.00 MI SW of SH 8 · Structure no. 190190198701001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2149 over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2149 over Rice Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2149
CrossesRice Creek
Location1.00 MI SW of SH 8
RouteState Highway 2149
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.39445, -94.42741
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2149 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2149 over Rice 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2149 over Rice Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2149 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2149 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.