US Bridges

FM 2235 over West Coloma CR

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 4.89 MI S of SH 35 · Structure no. 130290168802006

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2235 over West Coloma CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2235 over West Coloma CR in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFM 2235
CrossesWest Coloma CR
Location4.89 MI S of SH 35
RouteState Highway 2235
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.51028, -96.73235
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks40%
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 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 2235 over West Coloma CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2235 over West Coloma CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2235 over West Coloma CR carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is FM 2235 over West Coloma CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2235 over West Coloma CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.