US Bridges

FM 2143 over Kellers Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 2.68 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 130290201601003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2143 over Kellers Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 2143 over Kellers Creek in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2143
CrossesKellers Creek
Location2.68 MI E of SH 35
RouteState Highway 2143
StateTexas
Coordinates28.68781, -96.48375
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2023)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2143 over Kellers Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2143 over Kellers 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2143 over Kellers Creek carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 2143 over Kellers Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2143 over Kellers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.