US Bridges

FM 2155 over Bethel Creek

Good

Burleson County, Texas · 1.18 MI N of FM 1361 · Structure no. 170260050604100

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
805
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2155 over Bethel Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 2155 over Bethel Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,127 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 2155
CrossesBethel Creek
Location1.18 MI N of FM 1361
RouteState Highway 2155
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44969, -96.43313
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2023)
Projected traffic1,127 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2155 over Bethel Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2155 over Bethel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2155 over Bethel Creek carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2155 over Bethel Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2155 over Bethel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.