FM 23 over Box Creek
FairCherokee County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of FM 1857 · Structure no. 100370063501014
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 23 over Box Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 23 over Box Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 23 over Box Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 23 over Box 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FM 23 over Box Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 23 over Box Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 23 over Box Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.