US Bridges

FM 2191 over Cibolo Creek

Fair

Brooks County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 210240170301002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2191 over Cibolo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2191 over Cibolo Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,361 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2191
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location0.70 MI E of US 281
RouteState Highway 2191
StateTexas
Coordinates27.21827, -98.13008
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2024)
Projected traffic1,361 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 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 2191 over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2191 over Cibolo 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 2191 over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2191 over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2191 over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.