US Bridges

FM 2131 over Home Creek

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 2.75 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 230420201401003

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2131 over Home Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2131 over Home Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2131
CrossesHome Creek
Location2.75 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 2131
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70781, -99.42768
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 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 2131 over Home Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is FM 2131 over Home 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2131 over Home Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2131 over Home Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2131 over Home Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.