US Bridges

FM 102 over Live Oak Creek

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.85 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 130450002702253

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,839
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 102 over Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 102 over Live Oak Creek in Colorado 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 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 1,839 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 102
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location0.85 MI SE of IH 10
RouteState Highway 102
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70396, -96.47491
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,839 (2020)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 102 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 102 over Live Oak 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 102 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 102 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 102 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.