US Bridges

FM 268 over North Groesbeck Creek

Good

Childress County, Texas · 0.1 Miles West of FM 19 · Structure no. 250380070402024

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 268 over North Groesbeck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 268 over North Groesbeck Creek in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 268
CrossesNorth Groesbeck Creek
Location0.1 Miles West of FM 19
RouteState Highway 268
StateTexas
Coordinates34.43703, -100.10682
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2020)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 268 over North Groesbeck Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 268 over North Groesbeck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 268 over North Groesbeck Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is FM 268 over North Groesbeck Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 268 over North Groesbeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.